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The House of Mirth · Character
Jefferson Gryce
Percy Gryce's deceased father, a collector of Americana.
minor
Also known as old Jefferson Gryce
First appearance: ii
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Lily, driven by an intense longing to dispel t…
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