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Mrs. Satterthwaite

Sylvia's mother, a socialite concerned with appearances.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Satterthwaite

First appearance: I

Mrs. Satterthwaite shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as helping to manage the situation of Sylvia's flight.
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In I: Mentioned as helping to manage the situation of Sylvia's flight. Later, in Mrs. Satterthwaite at Lobscheid: Hosts the holiday party at Lobscheid; discusses Sylvia's marriage and past with Father Consett,…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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