The Journal of a Disappointed Man · Character
Maria
A historical diarist referenced by the narrator.
minor
Also known as Marie Bashkirtseff
First appearance: part ii in london
Maria's tie to Mother is one of the pressures that moves The Journal of a Disappointed Man—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Social and Professional Network
- Immediate Family Circle
- Local Acquaintances
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- Mother
social · positive
Maria is a friend or servant of Mother, with a loyal and helpful but subordinate role. How this plays out →
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See Maria in part ii in london