Sons and Lovers · Character
Susan
A servant in the Morel household.
minor
Also known as Susan
First appearance: part i iii the casting off of morel the taking on of william
Susan shows up with force in X: Clara. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Overseer of the Spiral girls; reluctantly plans to marry, preferring to stay at work.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Village community and minor figures
- Morel family and intimates
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it represents the peak of Paul and Mrs. Morel’s shared ambition and…
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See Susan in part i iii the casting off of morel the taking on of william