The Financier · Character
Mrs. Butler
Edward Butler's wife and Aileen's mother.
minor
Also known as Butler, old Butler
First appearance: ii
Mrs. Butler shows up with force in The Blossoming of Illicit Love. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Aileen's mother, who coddles her and speaks of future marriage, oblivious to the ongoing affair.
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In The Blossoming of Illicit Love: Aileen's mother, who coddles her and speaks of future marriage, oblivious to the ongoing affair. Later, in Butler's Investigation: Unaware of her husband's role in arranging the…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it depicts the precise moment when Butler, through the ruse wit…
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See Mrs. Butler in ii