The Magnificent Ambersons · Character
Mrs. Henry Franklin Foster
A society matron and acquaintance of the Ambersons.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Henry Franklin Foster, Mrs. Foster, the wise Mrs. Henry Franklin Foster, Harry
First appearance: i
Mrs. Henry Franklin Foster shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The town's literary authority who predicts that Isabel's marriage to Wilbur will produce a terribly spoiled child.
Mrs. Henry Franklin Foster first appears in 0000 i.
In II: The town's literary authority who predicts that Isabel's marriage to Wilbur will produce a terribly spoiled child. Her prophecy proves accurate with George.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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