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Mrs. Sprodgkin

Annoying parishioner who pesters Reverend Milvey with trivial complaints.

minor

First appearance: ix in which the orphan makes his will

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Betty Higden’s life…

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