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Mrs. Hopkins

An elderly woman in Dillsborough, mother of a servant.

minor

Also known as old Mrs. Hopkins

First appearance: iii the masters family

Mrs. Hopkins shows up with force in Mrs. Morton Returns. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mrs. Hopkins first appears in 0002 iii the masters family.

In Mrs. Morton Returns: Greets Mrs. Morton upon her arrival and provides a cautious update on John Morton's health.

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RMReginald MortonMMMr. MastersATArabella TrefoilLULady UshantMHMrs. Hopkins

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended society and household members
  • Main characters and local gentry

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene is the dramatic climax because it resolves the central emotional tension of Mary’s unrequited love…

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See Mrs. Hopkins in iii the masters family
See Mrs. Hopkins in iii the masters family