Miss Marjoribanks · Character
Mr. Lake
The father of Barbara and Rose, a struggling drawing master.
minor
Also known as little Mr. Lake, poor Mr. Lake
First appearance: iii
Mr. Lake shows up with force in Chapter XX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In Chapter XX: Welcomes Mr. Cavendish with dignity, unaware of the romantic tension; later bewildered by his daughters' conflict. Later,…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mr. Lake in iii