Short Fiction · Character
Harriet Palmley
A woman whose romantic life is complicated by family.
minor
Also known as Harriet, dear Harriet, Palmley, little Palmley
First appearance: destiny and a blue cloak
Harriet Palmley shows up with force in First Night. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Duchess, who meets Captain Ogbourne secretly at the trilithon; she is conflicted, recalling their past love but insisting her husband is 'a good husband' despite his temper.
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In First Night: The Duchess, who meets Captain Ogbourne secretly at the trilithon; she is conflicted, recalling their past love but insisting her husband is 'a good husband' despite his temper. Later, in XII: Harriet…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Complex Web of Love and Consequences
- Contested Affections
- Romantic Entanglements and Consequences
- Protagonist
- Haunting Pasts and Duty
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this excerpt, the emotional/psychological peak occurs when both Jim and Rosalys consciously recognize their…
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