Passages from the Life of a Philosopher · Character
Lady Selina
A character in Babbage's satirical play.
minor
Also known as Lady Selina, Selina
First appearance: xxii scene from a new afterpiece called politics and poetry or the decline of science
Lady Selina shows up with force in Act I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Lady Flumm's daughter, who reads aloud from Turnstile's book and asks about his taste in music.
Lady Selina first appears in 0040 xxii scene from a new afterpiece called politics and poetry or the decline of science.
In Act I: Lady Flumm's daughter, who reads aloud from Turnstile's book and asks about his taste in music.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This passage marks the dramatic climax because it represents the peak of Babbage's intellectual and emotional…
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