The Railway Children · Character
Mrs. Perks
Perks' wife, a kind woman.
minor
First appearance: The Pride of Perks
Mrs. Perks shows up with force in The Amateur Firemen. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned indirectly; the children had planned to discuss Perks's birthday but got sidetracked by the adventure.
Mrs. Perks first appears in 0010 ix the pride of perks.
In The Amateur Firemen: Mentioned indirectly; the children had planned to discuss Perks's birthday but got sidetracked by the adventure.
Later, in The Pride of Perks: Overwhelmed with emotion by the gifts and tries to mediate between Perks and the children.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
The emotional peak occurs when the children realize that the old gentleman’s visit has restored their mother’s…
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See Mrs. Perks in The Pride of Perks