The Old Curiosity Shop · Character

Mrs. Garland

Abel Garland's wife, a kind and motherly figure.

minor

First appearance: xi

Mrs. Garland shows up with force in XL. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mrs. Garland first appears in 0013 xi.

In XL: Mrs. Garland sits with her workbasket while Kit works in the garden; she echoes her husband's sentiment about not wanting to part with Kit.

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

This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it captures the emotional and psychological peak of Kit’s despe…

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