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Mrs. Siddons

Famous tragic actress, praised for her performances.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Siddons, herself

First appearance: Whether Actors Ought to Sit in the Boxes?

Mrs. Siddons shows up with force in Whether Actors Ought to Sit in the Boxes?. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Implied through reference to 'poor Monimia' and the tragic actresses, though not explicitly named.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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