The Magician · Character
Mrs. Haddo
Oliver Haddo's mother, a wealthy and domineering woman.
minor
First appearance: ii
Mrs. Haddo's tie to Arthur Burdon is one of the pressures that moves The Magician—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mrs. Haddo first appears in 0001 ii.
With Arthur Burdon (social): Arthur interacts with Mrs. Haddo as an acquaintance, likely through her connection to Oliver. With Arthur Burdon (social): Arthur interacts with Mrs. Haddo as an acquaintance, likely through her connection to Oliver. With Arthur Burdon (social): Arthur interacts with Mrs. Haddo as an acquaintance, likely through her connection to Oliver.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Occult and Peripheral Figures
- Arthur's Medical Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Susie’s stunned reading of Margaret’s note reveals the sudden, secret marriage to Oliver Haddo, which constitu…
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- Arthur Burdon
social · ambivalent
Arthur interacts with Mrs. How this plays out →
- Arthur Burdon
social · ambivalent
Arthur interacts with Mrs. How this plays out →
- Arthur Burdon
social · ambivalent
Arthur interacts with Mrs. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Mrs. Haddo in ii