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Mrs. Van Osburgh

A society matron and mother of many daughters.

minor

Also known as Van Osburgh

First appearance: ii

Mrs. Van Osburgh shows up with force in Chapter XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In Chapter XI: Mrs. Van Osburgh is seen in her barouche with Mrs. Percy Gryce and the Gryce…

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See Mrs. Van Osburgh in ii

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GTGus TrenorGFGerty FarishMPMrs. PenistonNVNed Van AlstyneGVGwen Van OsburghMVMrs. Van Osburgh

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  • Peripheral and background figures
  • High society insiders

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mrs. Van Osburgh in ii
See Mrs. Van Osburgh in ii