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Mary Olivier: A Life · Character

Mr. Parish

A man who interacts with the Olivier family.

minor

First appearance: book ii childhood 1869 1875

Mr. Parish first appears in 0006 book ii childhood 1869 1875.

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Character Web

11 connections

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CACattyMAMammaMOMary OlivierOJOld JennyLOLavinia OlivierMPMr. Parish

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Family, Acquaintances, and Local Figures
  • Core Family and Close Circle
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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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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