Short Fiction · Character
Polly
A minor female character.
minor
Also known as Meantime Polly, Mary
First appearance: a double story
Polly shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Polly is the housemaid who finds Phosy asleep in her chair and puts her to bed.
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In IV: Polly is the housemaid who finds Phosy asleep in her chair and puts her to bed. Later, in Chapter V: Housemaid who resents Alice's…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting and ensemble characters
- Shadow and minor characters
- Central narrative characters
- Photogen and Nycteris cast
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it represents the psychological peak where Photogen confronts the…
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Polly appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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