The Getting of Wisdom · Character
Kate Horner
A schoolgirl who is part of Laura's social circle.
minor
Also known as Kate
First appearance: iii
Kate Horner shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A squinting older girl who leads the teasing and asks Laura intrusive questions.
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In V: A squinting older girl who leads the teasing and asks Laura intrusive questions. Later, in XIII: Older girl in the new form who…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Family and Community
- Schoolgirls and Family
- Protagonist
- School Friends and Acquaintances
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Laura reaches an emotional and psychological peak of isolation and humiliation as she is publicly mocked, aban…
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See Kate Horner in iii