Short Fiction · Character
Mrs. Cave
The wife of Mr. Cave.
minor
First appearance: The Crystal Egg
Mrs. Cave shows up with force in The Crystal Egg. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In The Crystal Egg: Mr. Cave's wife, who is eager to sell the crystal for five pounds and plans to use the money for a green silk dress and…
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See Mrs. Cave in The Crystal EggNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mrs. Cave in The Crystal Egg