Miss Marjoribanks · Character
Old Mr. Chiltern
An elderly gentleman who befriends Lucilla and her family.
minor
Also known as Mr. Chiltern, poor old Mr. Chiltern, dear old Mr. Chiltern, Poor Mr. Chiltern, poor dear old Mr. Chiltern
First appearance: xx
Old Mr. Chiltern shows up with force in XXXVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
His recent death is mentioned as a catalyst for the political opportunity that Lucilla seizes.
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- Extended Social Circle
- Core Carlingford Society
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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