The Good Soldier · Character
Mrs. Basil
A friend of the Ashburnhams, mentioned in social contexts.
minor
First appearance: part i i
Mrs. Basil shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In V: Mrs. Basil has a loving relationship with Edward and continues to cherish hope of reunion; she writes a lamentable letter to Leonora…
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See Mrs. Basil in part i iNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
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See Mrs. Basil in part i i