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Mrs. Lydgate
Lydgate's mother, a wealthy woman who disapproves of his career.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Lydgate, the charming Mrs. Lydgate
First appearance: xii
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Dorothea, having just endured the humiliation…
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