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The Leavenworth Case · Character
Mrs. Leavenworth
Possibly the late Mr. Leavenworth's wife or a relative.
minor
First appearance: xv ways opening
Mrs. Leavenworth first appears in 0016 xv ways opening.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter is the dramatic climax because it delivers the long-withheld psychological revelation of the murd…
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