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Mary Olivier: A Life · Character

Ned Alderson

A member of the Alderson family, possibly Jem's brother.

minor

Also known as Ned

First appearance: book ii childhood 1869 1875

Ned Alderson first appears in 0006 book ii childhood 1869 1875.

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Character Web

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RGRose GodwinCACattyJAJem AldersonHCHarry CravenMAMammaNANed Alderson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Family, Acquaintances, and Local Figures
  • Core Family and Close Circle
  • Servants, Pets, and Romantic Interests

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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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