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Mrs. Browdie

John Browdie's wife, formerly Tilda Price.

minor

Also known as Mrs. John Browdie, the blushing Mrs. Browdie

First appearance: xi

Mrs. Browdie shows up with force in Chapter XXXIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Travels with John and Fanny; assists John's plan by claiming he will recover if left alone.
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In Chapter XXXIX: Travels with John and Fanny; assists John's plan by claiming he will recover if left alone. Later, in XLII: Tilda…

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KNKate NicklebyMBMadeline BrayWSWackford SqueersJBJohn BrowdieSMSir Mulberry H…MBMrs. Browdie

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  • Extended cast of actors, students, and townsfolk
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

In this scene, the emotional peak is the rare, unguarded happiness of the group, particularly John Browdie’s e…

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