The Getting of Wisdom · Character

Miss Day

A young, pretty teacher who is kind to the girls.

minor

First appearance: iii

Miss Day shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A harsh governess with a horse-like profile who dismisses Laura's request for direction.

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

Laura reaches an emotional and psychological peak of isolation and humiliation as she is publicly mocked, aban…

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V
A harsh governess with a horse-like profile who dismisses Laura's request for direction.
VI
Miss Day is another governess who is described as not afraid of anybody.
VII
A disliked governess who scolds Laura for carelessness and criticizes her to the other teachers.
VIII
Miss Day humiliates Laura by remarking that her friends have forgotten her.
The Purple Dress and the Price of Conformity
Governess who sniffs at Laura's lie about an old nurse darning the stockings, exposing Laura's shame.

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