Short Fiction · Character
Marie
A female character, possibly a royal figure.
minor
Also known as Marie of Braganza
First appearance: a journey round my room
Marie's tie to Rosalie is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Addressed directly by the narrator as 'my dear Marie,' who is surprised to hear of Rose's enduring intelligence.
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With Rosalie (friendship): Marie is a close friend or sisterly figure to Rosalie, offering emotional support. In IV: Addressed directly by the narrator as 'my dear Marie,' who is surprised to hear of Rose's enduring…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
Character groups
- Social and domestic circle
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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