Short Fiction · Character
Lavinia
A cousin of one of the main characters.
minor
Also known as Cousin Lavinia
First appearance: ii
Lavinia's tie to Beatrix Harley is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Cousin Lavinia, the spinster chaperon, is concerned about Nellie's behavior and seeks the Professor's guidance.
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With Beatrix Harley (friendship): A close friendship, with Beatrix and Lavinia sharing secrets and supporting each other. With Beatrix Harley (friendship): A close friendship, with Beatrix and Lavinia sharing secrets…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Harley academic circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Beatrix Harley
friendship · positive
A close friendship, with Beatrix and Lavinia sharing secrets and supporting each other. How this plays out →
- Beatrix Harley
friendship · positive
A close friendship, with Beatrix and Lavinia sharing secrets and supporting each other. How this plays out →
- Beatrix Harley
friendship · positive
A close friendship, with Beatrix and Lavinia sharing secrets and supporting each other. How this plays out →
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Lavinia appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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