Pudd’nhead Wilson · Character
Mrs. Percy Driscoll
Tom's mother, who dies early in the story.
minor
Also known as Percy Driscoll
First appearance: II: Driscoll Spares His Slaves
Mrs. Percy Driscoll's tie to Roxana is one of the pressures that moves Pudd’nhead Wilson—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Percy Driscoll's wife, who dies within a week of giving birth to a son.
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With Roxana (professional): Mrs. Percy Driscoll was Roxana's mistress, treating her as a household slave before her death. With Roxana (professional): Mrs. Percy Driscoll was Roxana's mistress, treating her as a…
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter marks the dramatic climax because Tom reaches his emotional nadir, realizing he is utterly ruined…
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