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Our American Cousin · Character

Mary Meredith

The penniless orphan of Trenchard Manor whose gentle patience hides a claim to the estate she never dreamed of making.

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Also known as poor Meredith, Mary Meredith, Mrs. Mountchessington, Mary, Mrs. Mountchessington Aside, Miss Mary, Miss Mary Meredith, Mrs. Mountchessington Miss Mary Meredith, Mrs. Mountchessington Rising, Mary Starting Aside, Mary Asa Trenchard, Mary The legatee, Mary Make, Mary Rough - spun , honest - hearted Asa Trenchard, Mary Poor Grandfather, Mary Mr. Trenchard, Sir Edward Trenchard Mary

First appearance: our american cousin

As a major figure in Our American Cousin, Mary Meredith is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

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With Asa Trenchard (romantic): Asa and Mary share a romantic relationship, with Asa courting her and eventually winning her love. With Florence Trenchard (friendship): Florence and Mary are close friends and…

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Character Web

18 connections

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FTFlorence Trenc…ATAsa TrenchardSESir Edward Tre…LDLord DundrearyMBMr. BinnyMMMary Meredith

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Romantic
  • Family
  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Trenchard family and associates
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Asa Trenchard’s vul…

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Relationships

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