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Mrs. Wititterly

A hypochondriacal society lady who employs Kate as a companion.

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Also known as Accordingly Mrs. Wititterly

First appearance: xix

Mrs. Wititterly shows up with force in Madam Mantalini finds herself in a situation of some difficulty, and Miss Nickleby finds herself in no situation at all.. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A faded, affected lady of Cadogan Place who interviews Kate for the companion position; she is insipid and pretentious.
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NNNewman NoggsSMSir Mulberry H…JBJohn BrowdieMMMr. MantaliniNNNicholas Nickl…MWMrs. Wititterly

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast of actors, students, and townsfolk
  • Cheeryble circle and allies
  • Protagonist

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

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