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The Getting of Wisdom · Character

M. P.

A mysterious, unnamed schoolgirl referred to only by initials in Laura's circle.

minor

First appearance: iii

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With Laura Rambotham (social): M. P. is a fellow student with whom Laura has a casual acquaintance, interacting mainly in the context of school life. With Laura Rambotham (social): M. P. is a fellow student with whom…

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LRLaura RambothamMPMary PidwallCUCupidCHChinkyMGMrs. GurleyMPM. P.

Relationship types

  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • School Friends and Acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Schoolgirls and Family

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • 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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