The Cloven Foot · Character
Mrs. Malcolm
Laura's mother, a background figure.
minor
Also known as Malcolm
First appearance: i the heir presumptive
Mrs. Malcolm's tie to Mrs. Treverton is one of the pressures that moves The Cloven Foot—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Mrs. Treverton (family): Mrs. Malcolm is likely a relative (possibly sister or in-law) of Mrs. Treverton, sharing familial ties and occasional tensions. With Laura Malcolm (family): Laura and Mrs. Malcolm are…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Core cast and family
- Extended cast and historical references
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional peak where Laura’s trust and love are directl…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Mrs. Treverton
family · ambivalent
- Laura Malcolm
family · ambivalent
- Mrs. Treverton
family · ambivalent
- Laura Malcolm
family · ambivalent
- Mrs. Treverton
family · ambivalent
- Laura Malcolm
family · ambivalent
Relationship notes
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See Mrs. Malcolm in i the heir presumptive