Mary Olivier: A Life · Character
Uncle Edward
Mary's uncle, a somewhat ineffectual but kind man.
minor
Also known as Edward, Poor Uncle Edward, Ned
First appearance: book i infancy 1865 1869
Uncle Edward shows up with force in Chapter XXII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Another trustee, cautious and involved in the decision-making about Roddy's future.
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In Chapter XXII: Another trustee, cautious and involved in the decision-making about Roddy's future. Later, in Chapter XXX: Writes letters urging Mamma to change her will and warning about Victor's business; his advice…
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See Uncle Edward in book i infancy 1865 1869Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- 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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See Uncle Edward in book i infancy 1865 1869