The Eleventh Virgin · Character

Adele

June's younger sister and closest confidante, the sharp-eyed companion of winter evenings, dishwashing, and whispered questions about love.

supporting

Also known as Little Adele

First appearance: I

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Adele still in grammar school, she shares the long evenings curled on the sofa with Poe and Stevenson, and the cold dash up to icy beds. On the dark walk home from the wards, June can ask her 'How many times have you fallen in love?' and phrase her tumult in ridiculous terms without betraying herself. She is the one June tells the moral of the story to—that women are more interested in men than in ideas.

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Character Web

22 connections

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Relationship types

Friendship
Social
Other

Character groups

Family and Close Circle
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

June Henreddy
friendship · positive
Mother Grace
social · positive
June Henreddy
friendship · positive
Mother Grace
social · positive
June Henreddy
friendship · positive
Mother Grace
social · positive

June Henreddy
Adele is a significant friend or ally to June, with frequent interactions indicating a supportive relationship.
Mother Grace
Adele and Mother Grace interact frequently, likely as family friends or through their mutual connection to June.
June Henreddy
Adele is a significant friend or ally to June, with frequent interactions indicating a supportive relationship.
Mother Grace
Adele and Mother Grace interact frequently, likely as family friends or through their mutual connection to June.
June Henreddy
Adele is a significant friend or ally to June, with frequent interactions indicating a supportive relationship.
Mother Grace
Adele and Mother Grace interact frequently, likely as family friends or through their mutual connection to June.

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In the story

Adele appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I
June's younger sister, who demands stories and threatens to tattle on June.
II
June's sister; shares the burden of household duties and cries with June at night.
III
June's sister and co-conspirator in making fudge; she shares a bedroom and a tense but allied relationship with June against their parents.
IV
Adele is June's sister, still in grammar school. She helps with supper and dishwashing, and shares pleasant afternoons with June making chocolate.
Part II: Still Adolescent
June's younger sister, who may be experiencing similar familial pressures.
I
June's sister, whom she visits and shares her adventures with.
I
Announces she is eighteen and decides to join June in nursing training.
II
June's sister, who listens to June's confession about falling in love and offers advice, noting the suddenness of love.
Monologue
Sits with June on a bench, listening to her monologue.

Chapter companion notes

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