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Posy

The young daughter of Major Grantly, a sweet child who endears herself to Grace Crawley.

minor

Also known as Miss Posy, cousin Posy

First appearance: xxii major grantly at home

Posy shows up with force in In Memoriam. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In In Memoriam: Present with Mr. Harding when the news arrives; solemnly remarks that she won't scold the poor bishop any more. Later, in Barchester Cloisters: Sits with her grandfather on his bed and later says…

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ACAdolphus CrosbieGCGrace CrawleyLLLady LuftonMPMrs. ProudieMHMr. HardingPOPosy

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Medical and family figures
  • Central plot characters
  • Protagonist
  • Crawley family associates

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

SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this chapter, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when John Eames, after years of unrequited love f…

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