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Maria

One of Catherine's younger sisters mentioned in the family.

minor

First appearance: northanger abbey

Maria shows up with force in Chapter XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Maria provides details of the previous day's party to Catherine, revealing that Blaise Castle was never visited.
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ITIsabella ThorpeCMCatherine Morl…JTJohn ThorpeJMJames MorlandMTMrs. ThorpeMAMaria

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  • Bath social circle

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Catherine’s emotional peak occurs when she realizes that General Tilney’s absence brings her “the first experi…

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