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Mrs. Worters

An older female character, mother of Harcourt Worters.

minor

Also known as old Mrs. Worters

First appearance: I

Mrs. Worters shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Skeptical of classical education, interrupts the lesson repeatedly.
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Mrs. Worters first appears in 0001 i.

In I: Skeptical of classical education, interrupts the lesson repeatedly.

Later, in Chapter II: Mr. Worters' mother, who is faint with hunger and later receives a compliment from Miss Beaumont about her dress.

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MRMiss RabyTBthe boyMLMr. LucasETEthelJFJack FordMWMrs. Worters

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Social circle characters
  • Protagonist
  • Family and travelers
  • Wealthy and troubled

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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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