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Miss Norton

A wealthy woman who employs Jo as a companion for a short time.

minor

Also known as Miss Norton

First appearance: part ii xxvii literary lessons

Miss Norton first appears in 0028 part ii xxvii literary lessons.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

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

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See Miss Norton in part ii xxvii literary lessons