Memoirs of a Midget · Character

Midgetina

A pet name or alter ego for the narrator.

minor

Also known as Dear Midgetina

First appearance: viii

Midgetina shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Fanny calls the narrator 'Midgetina' affectionately when kissing her veil.

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In XIII: Fanny calls the narrator 'Midgetina' affectionately when kissing her veil. Later, in XV: Fanny whispers 'Good night, Midgetina'…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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XIII
Fanny calls the narrator 'Midgetina' affectionately when kissing her veil.
XV
Fanny whispers 'Good night, Midgetina' to the narrator after midnight.
XVIII
Fanny addresses the narrator as 'Midgetina' in her letters, calling her a 'born intrigante' and asking for her help.
XXI
The narrator signs her letter to Fanny as Midgetina.
XLVIII
Mentioned as a name Fanny uses for the narrator; also referred to as 'little Miss Cassandra'.

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