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Phoebe Shirley
An ancestor of Shirley's mentioned in the story.
minor
Also known as Phoebe
First appearance: xxviii phoebe
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Louis Moore’s decision to leave his “cell” and seek out the empty parlours marks the emotional and psychologic…
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