The Black Moth · Character
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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- 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.
- 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