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Lady Otway

Cassandra's mother, a country gentlewoman.

minor

Also known as Otway

First appearance: ix

Lady Otway shows up with force in XVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Hosts the visit; shares her views on marriage and giving way to one's husband; contrasts Katharine's sensible nature with her daughter Cassandra's eccentricities.
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In XVII: Hosts the visit; shares her views on marriage and giving way to one's husband; contrasts Katharine's sensible nature with her…

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MDMary DatchetRDRalph DenhamANAndersonHOHenry OtwayWRWilliam RodneyLOLady Otway

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  • Other

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  • Minor family members
  • Central romantic entanglements

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional/psychological peak occurs when Mrs. Seal’s frenzy over the vote’s failure reveals the crushing f…

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See Lady Otway in ix