The Portrait of a Lady · Character
Edith
A minor social figure mentioned in passing.
minor
First appearance: xxvi
Edith shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Isabel's prettier sister, mentioned as a contrast to Isabel's intellectual reputation.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Isabel's American family
- Protagonist
- Isabel's European circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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