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Clarissa Vine

A young woman who is part of Michael's social circle.

minor

Also known as Miss Clarissa Vine, Miss Vine

First appearance: x stella in oxford

Clarissa Vine shows up with force in VI: Gray and Blue. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Stella's companion in Paris, an earnest artist who critiques George Ayliffe's portrait of Stella.
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In VI: Gray and Blue: Stella's companion in Paris, an earnest artist who critiques George Ayliffe's portrait of Stella. Later, in XIII: Plashers Mead: Mentioned by Stella as having made a fool of herself over a man;…

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MAMaurice AveryMFMadame FlauveMFMichael FaneSCStella Cunning…GAGeorge AyliffeCVClarissa Vine

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Social and Athletic Acquaintances
  • School and Family Circle
  • Extended Family and Diverse Acquaintances
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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