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Clariss Houghton
Alvina's sister, who dies young.
minor
Also known as Clariss
First appearance: i the decline of manchester house
Clariss Houghton first appears in 0000 i the decline of manchester house.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Alvina’s engagement to Dr. Mitchell marks the dramatic climax because it triggers a psychological reversal: sh…
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