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Mrs. Merritt

Wife of Dr. Merritt.

minor

First appearance: part i i

Mrs. Merritt shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The doctor's wife, shares inside information about the Knapp children's health and Evangeline's skin condition.
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See Mrs. Merritt in part i i

Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it forces the children to confront the emotional chasm between…

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See Mrs. Merritt in part i i
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