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Papa

Lucilla's affectionate term for her father, Dr. Marjoribanks.

minor

First appearance: i

Papa's tie to Lucilla Marjoribanks is one of the pressures that moves Miss Marjoribanks—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Lucilla Marjoribanks (family): Lucilla's relationship with her father (Dr. Marjoribanks) is affectionate and respectful, though she often manages him. With Lucilla Marjoribanks (family): Lucilla's relationship with…

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Character Web

21 connections

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MWMr. WentworthMJMary JaneLMLucilla Marjor…MCMrs. ChileyBLBarbara LakePAPapa

Relationship types

  • Family
  • Other

Character groups

  • Core Carlingford Society
  • Extended Social Circle
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

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

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