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The Autobiography of Mark Twain · Character

Mrs. Morris

A neighbor whose illness is recounted in detail.

minor

Also known as Morris, Mrs. Minor Morris

First appearance: Mrs. Morris's Illness Takes a Serious Turn

Mrs. Morris shows up with force in New York, January 10, 1906. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A lady of culture and refinement who was forcibly removed from the White House after seeking an interview with President Roosevelt.
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In New York, January 10, 1906: A lady of culture and refinement who was forcibly removed from the White House after seeking an interview with President Roosevelt. Later, in Mrs. Morris's Illness Takes a Serious Turn:…

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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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