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Mary Bennet

The plain, bookish third Bennet sister who moralizes and plays piano poorly.

minor

Also known as Mary

First appearance: Chapter VI

Mary Bennet shows up with force in Chapter V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Provides a philosophical reflection on pride and vanity, distinguishing between the two.
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In Chapter V: Provides a philosophical reflection on pride and vanity, distinguishing between the two. Later, in Chapter VI: Plays piano…

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MPMrs. PhilipsCLCharlotte LucasEBElizabeth BennetLBLydia BennetJBJane BennetMBMary Bennet

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  • Other

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  • Major Characters and Key Allies
  • Minor Characters and Background Figures
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mary Bennet in Chapter VI