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Mary Olivier: A Life · Character

Mr. Propart

A man who interacts with the Olivier family.

minor

First appearance: book ii childhood 1869 1875

Mr. Propart shows up with force in Chapter XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In Chapter XVI: Mr. Propart's brief interaction with Mary over Shelley's poetry hints at his awareness of her intellectual awakening,…

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MOMark OlivierLOLavinia OlivierUVUncle VictorMAMammaMOMary OlivierMPMr. Propart

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Core Family and Close Circle
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book.

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  • 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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