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Sophy

A minor child character.

minor

Also known as little Sophy

First appearance: a double story

Sophy shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Sophy is mentioned as a child who is no trouble, cared for by the housemaid, but not directly involved in the conflict.
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In II: Sophy is mentioned as a child who is no trouble, cared for by the housemaid, but not directly involved in the conflict. Later, in VII: Little Sophy is mentioned as a comfort to her father, and through her he…

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Character Web

9 connections

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GRGrandmotherLGLady Georgiana…LMLetty MerewetherALAllyPHPhosySOSophy

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting and ensemble characters
  • Central narrative characters
  • Domestic and hardship characters
  • Photogen and Nycteris cast

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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