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Mary Bell

A married woman, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.

minor

Also known as Mary, Mrs. Bell, Bell

First appearance: xi yah

Mary Bell first appears in 0016 xi yah.

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AHAunt HelenJHJoe HarrisMOMotherSPSybylla Penelo…MMMrs. M'SwatMBMary Bell

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended community and cultural references
  • Family and close associates
  • 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 Harold Beecham's arrival and confession about his financial ruin (…

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