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Mrs. Milvain
A friend of the Hilberys who hosts social gatherings.
minor
First appearance: i
Mrs. Milvain shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Writes a letter to Katharine about Cyril Alardyce's scandal, urging that he marry the woman.
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In VIII: Writes a letter to Katharine about Cyril Alardyce's scandal, urging that he marry the woman. Later, in IX: Arrives to discuss…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- 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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