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Mr. Britling Sees It Through · Character

Maud

A young woman, possibly a daughter of Mr. Hickson.

minor

Also known as Maud Hickson

First appearance: 1

Maud shows up with force in § 9. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Maud Hickson, the girl at the inn who was allegedly kissed by Mr.
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In § 9: Maud Hickson, the girl at the inn who was allegedly kissed by Mr. Dimple's Belgian guest. Later, in II: Mr. Britling Writes Until Sunrise: Mentioned as Maud Hickson, whom Heinrich idealized; she wore her hair…

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Character Web

11 connections

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MBMr. BritlingMDMr. DireckTETeddyHHHerr HeinrichMHMr. HicksonMAMaud

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Local acquaintances and tradespeople
  • Protagonist
  • Central characters and family

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

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

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