On a Chinese Screen · Character
Little Mrs. Turner
A married woman, part of the social circle.
minor
First appearance: ii my lady s parlour
Little Mrs. Turner's tie to The Taipan is one of the pressures that moves On a Chinese Screen—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Little Mrs. Turner first appears in 0003 ii my lady s parlour.
With The Taipan (psychological): Little Mrs. Turner is infatuated with the Taipan, seeking his attention and approval in a dynamic that borders on obsession.
In XXXII: The Fannings: Mrs. Fanning is a little plain woman, wizened like a crab-apple, with a big nose and bad teeth. She is untidy, wears fantastic clothes, and has a soft, musical voice. She is the selfless, loving center of the family.
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Relationship types
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Expatriate Community Members
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when the stripling’s youthful audacity and pride in his strength reach their zenith…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- The Taipan
psychological · ambivalent
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