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Dr. Draper

A doctor and his wife, acquaintances of the family.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Draper

First appearance: book ii childhood 1869 1875

Dr. Draper shows up with force in Chapter IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mamma's friend, brings her daughters to the party, and manipulates social interactions.
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Dr. Draper first appears in 0006 book ii childhood 1869 1875.

In Chapter IV: Mamma's friend, brings her daughters to the party, and manipulates social interactions.

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

Mary Olivier’s emotional peak is her ecstatic, unutterable happiness while composing her “Dream-Play” on the m…

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