Short Fiction · Character
Mary Campbell
A female character, possibly a maid or relative.
minor
Also known as Mary, Polly
First appearance: when papa swore in hindustani
Mary Campbell shows up with force in At Geisenheimer's. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The narrator, a professional dancer at Geisenheimer's, who feels homesick and helps Mrs.
Mary Campbell first appears in 0000 when papa swore in hindustani.
In At Geisenheimer's: The narrator, a professional dancer at Geisenheimer's, who feels homesick and helps Mrs. Ferris win the contest.
Later, in Wilton's Holiday: The woman Wilton loves; she refuses his proposal because she believes he is still mourning his invented fiancée Amy.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse supporting cast
- Central cast of characters
- Mischievous young woman and associates
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when the narrator’s pervasive homesickness and alienation crystallize as she hears t…
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See Mary Campbell in when papa swore in hindustani