The House of Arden · Character
Old Betty Lovell
An elderly woman from the village with knowledge of Arden history.
minor
Also known as old Betty, Bet, Betty Lovell, Betty
First appearance: i arden s lord
Old Betty Lovell shows up with force in III: In Boney’s Times. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The wise woman who prophesies the future and gives the three signs involving the Mouldiwarp.
Old Betty Lovell first appears in 0000 i arden s lord.
In III: In Boney’s Times: The wise woman who prophesies the future and gives the three signs involving the Mouldiwarp.
Later, in IV: The Landing of the French: Mentioned as the wise woman whose prophecy about the French landing is recalled.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Core Arden Household
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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