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Mrs. Tregear

Frank Tregear's mother.

minor

Also known as old Mrs. Tregear, Tregear

First appearance: xxiii frank tregear wants a friend

Mrs. Tregear shows up with force in Polpenno. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Frank's mother; horrified by Carbottle being a godless dissenter.
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Mrs. Tregear first appears in 0022 xxiii frank tregear wants a friend.

In Polpenno: Frank's mother; horrified by Carbottle being a godless dissenter.

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LGLord GeraldSTSir Timothy Be…MTMajor TiftoMLMr. LuptonMSMrs. SpoonerMTMrs. Tregear

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Racing and Sporting Circle

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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