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Collins
A friend or acquaintance of the Marble family.
minor
Also known as Marguerite Collins, Poor old Collins
First appearance: iii
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With Mr. Marble (rivalry): Collins is a blackmailer and antagonist who threatens to expose Mr. Marble's crime. With Mrs. Marble (social): Collins interacts with Mrs. Marble as a casual acquaintance, unaware of his…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Marble family circle
- Protagonist
- Marble's professional contacts
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Marble’s mo…
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- Mr. Marble
rivalry · negative
- Mrs. Marble
social · negative
- Annie Marble
rivalry · negative
- Mr. Marble
rivalry · negative
- Mr. Marble
rivalry · negative
- Mrs. Marble
social · negative
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