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Cecily

A minor character, possibly a maid or servant.

minor

Also known as Cecily, Poor old Cecily

First appearance: section i

Cecily shows up with force in III: Nine Days' Wonder. The page is where that presence becomes real.

George Baldwin's wife, who confronts him about their marriage and his relationship with Mrs.
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In III: Nine Days' Wonder: George Baldwin's wife, who confronts him about their marriage and his relationship with Mrs. Oglethorpe, then…

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Character Web

8 connections

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MBMrs. BaldwinGBGeorge BaldwinRSRoy SheffieldETEllen ThatcherPSPhil SandbourneCECecily

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Elite social climbers
  • Background figures and minor characters

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when Ellen, confronted with the word "Sarajevo" and the impending…

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See Cecily in section i