The Old Wives’ Tale · Character
Elizabeth Chetwynd
A friend of Constance's later in life.
minor
Also known as Elizabeth, Miss Chetwynd, the elder Miss Chetwynd, Miss Aline Chetwynd
First appearance: viii the proudest mother
Elizabeth Chetwynd shows up with force in A Battle. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Elizabeth Chetwynd first appears in 0019 viii the proudest mother.
In A Battle: Visits Mrs. Baines at Sophia's behest, praising Sophia's individuality and helping to secure her apprenticeship.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Bursley acquaintances
- Bursley shop and family
- Next generation and friends
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this excerpt, Sophia reaches an emotional and psychological low point of apathy and entrapment, loathing he…
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