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Mrs. Finching

Flora's married name after her first husband; same as Flora Casby.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Finching, Flora

First appearance: Patriarchal

Mrs. Finching shows up with force in Patriarchal. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Flora's married name; she is the widow of Mr.
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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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