Looking Backward · Character
Mrs. Bartlett
Edith Bartlett's mother, a minor figure in Julian's past life.
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Mrs. Bartlett shows up with force in Looking Backward. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Edith Bartlett's mother, present during Julian's visits.
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In Looking Backward: Edith Bartlett's mother, present during Julian's visits. Later, in Chapter II: The Mesmeric Trance: Edith's mother;…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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