The Elusive Pimpernel · Character
Mistress Polly
A servant or companion in the Blakeney household.
minor
Also known as Polly
First appearance: v sir percy and his lady
Mistress Polly's tie to Old Clutterbuck is one of the pressures that moves The Elusive Pimpernel—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Pretty barmaid from the Bell Inn, opinionated about the French, teases Master Jezzard, and speculates about the Scarlet Pimpernel.
Mistress Polly first appears in 0006 v sir percy and his lady.
With Old Clutterbuck (friendship): Mistress Polly and Old Clutterbuck are fellow servants in the Blakeney household, sharing camaraderie. With Old Clutterbuck (friendship): Mistress Polly and Old Clutterbuck are fellow servants in the Blakeney household, sharing camaraderie. With Old Clutterbuck (friendship): Mistress Polly and Old Clutterbuck are fellow servants in the Blakeney household, sharing camaraderie.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Blakeney household and allies
- Revolutionary antagonists and targets
- Protagonist
- Minor French and English characters
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Marguerite's u…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Old Clutterbuck
friendship · positive
Mistress Polly and Old Clutterbuck are fellow servants in the Blakeney household, sharing… How this plays out →
- Old Clutterbuck
friendship · positive
Mistress Polly and Old Clutterbuck are fellow servants in the Blakeney household, sharing… How this plays out →
- Old Clutterbuck
friendship · positive
Mistress Polly and Old Clutterbuck are fellow servants in the Blakeney household, sharing… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Mistress Polly in v sir percy and his ladyIn the story
Mistress Polly appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Mistress Polly in v sir percy and his lady