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Ella Bryant

A woman related to Bully Bryant.

minor

Also known as Ella

First appearance: part i i

Ella Bryant shows up with force in XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Observes Sophie's behavior at the funeral, recognizing the song Sophie sings as one she once sang to Arthur, and wonders at its meaning.
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In XIX: Observes Sophie's behavior at the funeral, recognizing the song Sophie sings as one she once sang to Arthur, and wonders at its…

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See Ella Bryant in part i i

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this excerpt, Sophie’s psychological peak occurs as she desperately works to suppress her thoughts, only fo…

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See Ella Bryant in part i i