Stover at Yale · Character
Mrs. Story
Bob and Jean Story's mother, a social figure.
minor
First appearance: xi
Mrs. Story shows up with force in XIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In XIV: Mrs. Story smiles at Stover's embarrassment and rescues him from the Judge's teasing. Later, in XXV: Observes the tension between…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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