Short Fiction · Character
Mrs. Darnell
A character involved in the domestic life of the Darnell family.
minor
Also known as Darnell
First appearance: A Fragment of Life
Mrs. Darnell's tie to Dr. Lewis is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Edward's wife, whose own dreams and frustrations mirror his own.
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With Dr. Lewis (professional): Dr. Lewis appears to be Mrs. Darnell's physician or caretaker, with frequent interactions suggesting medical oversight. With Miss Mary Reynolds (family): Miss Mary Reynolds is likely Mrs.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Supernatural and Terror Investigators
- White People Narratives
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when the soldier awakens to a profound sense of "delicious ease," "assurance of comf…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Dr. Lewis
professional · positive
- Miss Mary Reynolds
family · positive
- Alice
professional · positive
- Dr. Lewis
professional · positive
- Miss Mary Reynolds
family · positive
- Miss Mary Reynolds
family · positive
- Alice
professional · positive
- Alice
professional · positive
- Dr. Lewis
professional · positive
Relationship notes
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Mrs. Darnell appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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