The Princess and Curdie · Character
Joan
A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
minor
First appearance: xv derba and barbara
Joan shows up with force in IV: Curdie’s Father and Mother. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Curdie's mother, who interprets the events and advises Curdie to obey the old lady, drawing a parallel to the growth of sweet-peas.
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In IV: Curdie’s Father and Mother: Curdie's mother, who interprets the events and advises Curdie to obey the old lady, drawing a parallel to the growth of sweet-peas. Later, in IX: Hands: Curdie's mother, initially…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Family and Official Corruption
- Protagonist
- Allies and Antagonists
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the decisive reversal where the king, previously isolated and bet…
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