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Of Human Bondage · Character

Mary Ann

A servant in the Carey household at Blackstable.

minor

Also known as Anna

First appearance: i

Mary Ann's tie to Philip Carey is one of the pressures that moves Of Human Bondage—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Brings in the egg and places books on Philip's chair so he can reach the table.
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With Philip Carey (social): The Careys' maid who provides Philip with small comforts and gossip during his childhood. With Philip Carey (social): The Careys' maid who provides Philip with small comforts and gossip…

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Character Web

14 connections

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MPMr. PerkinsFCFräulein CäcilieEMEdward ManningSHSharpFPFrau Professor…MAMary Ann

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Heidelberg and Blackstable Circle
  • Medical and Work Acquaintances
  • Philip's Romantic and Professional Circles
  • Minor Characters and Acquaintances

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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