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Madam Carey

An older woman in the village, possibly related to Mrs. Carey.

minor

First appearance: i

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MHMr. HattonCJChaffing JackWCWidow CareyDMDandy MickSGSybil GerardMCMadam Carey

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Village women and caregivers
  • Aristocratic social circle
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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