Orley Farm · Character
Martha Biggs
Mrs. Furnival's nosy and devoted friend.
minor
Also known as Miss Biggs, Martha Biggs, Miss Martha Biggs, Martha, Whereupon Miss Biggs, the anxious Martha, Biggs, Poor Martha Biggs, Martha Biggs
First appearance: xi mrs furnival at home
Martha Biggs shows up with force in XL: I Call It Awful. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Remains in the Furnival home, relishing the scandal and fueling Mrs.
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In XL: I Call It Awful: Remains in the Furnival home, relishing the scandal and fueling Mrs. Furnival's suspicions about Lady Mason. Later, in How Can I Save Him?: Mentioned as Mrs. Furnival's chief lieutenant; sends a…
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended cast and servants
- Protagonist
- Legal professionals and family
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- XL: I Call It Awful
- How Can I Save Him?
- XLIX: Mrs. Furnival Can't Put Up with It
- Mrs. Furnival's Journey to Hamworth
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