The Middle of Things · Character
Mrs. Killenhall
A disreputable woman with knowledge of the crime.
minor
Also known as the wicked Mrs. Killenhall
First appearance: i faced with reality
Mrs. Killenhall's tie to Richard Viner is one of the pressures that moves The Middle of Things—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Chaperon and companion to Miss Wickham; present when the news of Ashton's murder is delivered.
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With Richard Viner (social): Mrs. Killenhall is an acquaintance of Richard Viner, likely a neighbor or social connection. With Armitstead Ashton Armitstead (psychological): Armitstead Ashton Armitstead manipulates or…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Psychological
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Central suspects and investigators
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where the court's an…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Richard Viner
social · ambivalent
- Armitstead Ashton Armitstead
psychological · negative
- Miss Wickham
friendship · positive
- Armitstead Ashton Armitstead
psychological · negative
- Richard Viner
social · ambivalent
- Miss Wickham
friendship · positive
- Richard Viner
social · ambivalent
- Miss Wickham
friendship · positive
Relationship notes
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Mrs. Killenhall appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- II: Number Seven in the Square
- III: Who Was Mr. Ashton?
- V: Look for That Man!
- VI: Speculations
- The Japanese Cabinet
- XIV: The Ellingham Motto
- XXV: Through the Telephone
- The Back Way
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