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Mrs. Norman
A minor character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
minor
First appearance: oil
Mrs. Norman shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Charlie Norman's silly mother, who tries to stay young with surgery and debutante dressing.
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In VII: Charlie Norman's silly mother, who tries to stay young with surgery and debutante dressing. Later, in IX: Hosts Bunny on the Siren, shares Theosophist views, reveals her unhappy marriage, and flirts with Bunny…
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See Mrs. Norman in oilNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because Bunny reaches an emotional and psychological peak of desperation, tremblin…
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