The Blue Lagoon · Character
Mrs. Stannard
A female character, possibly a mother or matron.
minor
First appearance: part i i where the slush lamp burns
Mrs. Stannard's tie to Emmeline is one of the pressures that moves The Blue Lagoon—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Stewardess who efficiently hauls Dick out from under the table for bedtime, demonstrating her no-nonsense approach.
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With Emmeline (social): Mrs. Stannard is a fellow passenger and acquaintance of Emmeline on the ship. With Dick (social): Mrs. Stannard is a shipboard acquaintance of Dick. With Daddy (social): Daddy and Mrs. Stannard…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Primary castaways and guardians
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where the protagonis…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Emmeline
social · positive
- Dick
social · positive
- Daddy
social · positive
- Dick
social · positive
- Emmeline
social · positive
- Daddy
social · positive
- Emmeline
social · positive
Relationship notes
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Mrs. Stannard appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Mrs. Stannard in part i i where the slush lamp burns