The King in Yellow · Character
Mrs. Byng
A character in The Repairer of Reputations.
minor
First appearance: the repairer of reputations
Mrs. Byng shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Susie's mother, who frequently interjects with 'Why, Susie!' during their conversations.
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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