Short Fiction · Character
Old Aunt Tildy
An elderly black woman who tells stories of the past.
minor
Also known as Aunt Tildy
First appearance: Old Aunt Peggy
Old Aunt Tildy shows up with force in Old Aunt Peggy. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Aunt Peggy, an elderly formerly enslaved woman, remains on the plantation after the war, living in a cabin provided by Monsieur and Madame.
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In Old Aunt Peggy: Aunt Peggy, an elderly formerly enslaved woman, remains on the plantation after the war, living in a cabin provided by Monsieur and Madame. Later, in Ozème's Holiday: Aunt Tildy, the elderly woman…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because Mrs. Mallard reaches the emotional and psychological peak of her e…
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