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Miss Edwards

A pupil at Miss Monflathers' school who shows kindness to Nell.

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First appearance: xxix

Miss Edwards shows up with force in XXXI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Miss Edwards shows kindness to Nell by returning her handkerchief, but is reprimanded by Miss Monflathers for her sympathy toward the lower classes.
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In XXXI: Miss Edwards shows kindness to Nell by returning her handkerchief, but is reprimanded by Miss Monflathers for her sympathy toward the lower classes. Later, in Chapter XXXII: Miss Edwards is the beautiful young…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Miss Edwards in xxix