The House of Mirth · Character

Miss Jane Silverton

Ned Silverton's sister, a poor relation in society.

minor

Also known as Miss Jane

First appearance: iv

Miss Jane Silverton shows up with force in Chapter VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Visits Gerty to discuss her family's financial ruin due to Ned's debts and gambling.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

In this scene, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Lily, driven by an intense longing to dispel t…

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