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Ida

A woman in a state of extreme emotional or physical distress.

minor

Also known as the now breathless Ida

First appearance: a tale of the passions

Ida shows up with force in The Pilgrims. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Burkhardt's beloved daughter who secretly married Conrad, was cursed by her father, and died repentant, leaving a letter asking for forgiveness.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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