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Molly

A kind-hearted maid or lower-class woman, often a confidante to the ladies.

minor

Also known as Mary, Lady Molly, poor Molly

First appearance: vii introducing sundry new characters

Molly shows up with force in XXIX: Lady O’Hara Is Triumphant. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Relieved at her husband's safe return, she takes credit for persuading Jack to stay.
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15 connections

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SASir Anthony Fe…JEJennyJCJack CarstaresLOLady O'HaraLLLady Lavinia C…MOMolly

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended family and background figures
  • Central characters and antagonists
  • Protagonist

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this scene, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Diana, after enduring Mr. Bettison’s persisten…

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See Molly in vii introducing sundry new characters