Mary Olivier: A Life · Character
Dorsy Heron
A friend of the Olivier family, particularly close to Mary's mother.
minor
Also known as Dorsy, poor Dorsy, Poor Dorsy
First appearance: book i infancy 1865 1869
Dorsy Heron shows up with force in Chapter XXXI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned in Mary's memories; confirms that Mr.
Dorsy Heron first appears in 0000 book i infancy 1865 1869.
In Chapter XXXI: Mentioned in Mary's memories; confirms that Mr. Sutcliffe was in love with Mary.
Later, in Chapter XXXII: Mentioned as aging, and later suggested to care for Mamma while Mary goes away.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Core Family and Close Circle
- Extended Family, Acquaintances, and Local Figures
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- Breaking point
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Mary Olivier’s emotional peak is her ecstatic, unutterable happiness while composing her “Dream-Play” on the m…
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See Dorsy Heron in book i infancy 1865 1869