The Lady of the Barge · Character
Mrs. Riddel
An astonished female character in the stories.
minor
Also known as the astonished Mrs. Riddel
First appearance: the lady of the barge
Mrs. Riddel shows up with force in A Mixed Proposal. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Learns of the chess wager from the Major; she is amused and later plays cribbage to help the Major circumvent Halibut.
Mrs. Riddel first appears in 0000 the lady of the barge.
In A Mixed Proposal: Learns of the chess wager from the Major; she is amused and later plays cribbage to help the Major circumvent Halibut.
Later, in Three at Table: The old woman who answers the door and assists in the household, initially reluctant to let the stranger in.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
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