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Mr. Woodburn

Barbara Lake's husband, a man of modest means and temper.

minor

Also known as poor Mr. Woodburn, XX Mr. Woodburn, Woodburn

First appearance: xvi

Mr. Woodburn shows up with force in XIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Inflicts vicarious punishment on his wife, blaming her for Mr.
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Mr. Woodburn first appears in 0015 xvi.

In XIV: Inflicts vicarious punishment on his wife, blaming her for Mr. Cavendish's actions.

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GTGeneral TraversMCMrs. CentumMCMr. CavendishLMLucilla Marjor…MCMrs. ChileyMWMr. Woodburn

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  • Other

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  • Extended Social Circle
  • Core Carlingford Society
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Mrs. Woodburn,…

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See Mr. Woodburn in xvi
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