The History of Henry Esmond · Character
Mrs. Tusher
Tom Tusher's wife, a former servant at Castlewood.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Thomas Tusher, Madame Tusher
First appearance: ii i go home and harp on the old string
Mrs. Tusher shows up with force in IV: I Am Placed Under a Popish Priest and Bred to That Religion—Viscountess Castlewood. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The parson's wife, who flatters and coaxes Lady Castlewood.
Mrs. Tusher first appears in 0036 ii i go home and harp on the old string.
In IV: I Am Placed Under a Popish Priest and Bred to That Religion—Viscountess Castlewood: The parson's wife, who flatters and coaxes Lady Castlewood.
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- Castlewood Family & Circle
- Military & Political Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mrs. Tusher in ii i go home and harp on the old string