The House of Arden · Character
Lady Arden
An elderly ancestor of the children who appears in their time travels.
minor
Also known as old Lady Arden
First appearance: viii guy fawkes
Lady Arden's tie to Edred Arden is one of the pressures that moves The House of Arden—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
At dinner, she supports her husband's belief in the warning and talks over his orders with maidservants.
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With Edred Arden (family): Lady Arden is likely an ancestor or relative of Edred, encountered in historical episodes. With Edred Arden (family): Lady Arden is likely an ancestor or relative of Edred, encountered in…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Historical & Supporting Figures
- Core Arden Household
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because Edred and Elfrida reach an emotional peak of hopeful anticipation, believi…
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- Edred Arden
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Lady Arden is likely an ancestor or relative of Edred, encountered in historical episodes. How this plays out →
- Edred Arden
family · positive
Lady Arden is likely an ancestor or relative of Edred, encountered in historical episodes. How this plays out →
- Edred Arden
family · positive
Lady Arden is likely an ancestor or relative of Edred, encountered in historical episodes. How this plays out →
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