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Miss Sinnet

A local woman, possibly a governess or teacher.

minor

Also known as Sinnet, outraged Miss Sinnet

First appearance: ix

Miss Sinnet shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Miss Sinnet is offended when Lawford calls her 'Miss Bennett' and coldly dismisses him.
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In VI: Miss Sinnet is offended when Lawford calls her 'Miss Bennett' and coldly dismisses him. Later, in XXIII: Visits Lawford and…

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See Miss Sinnet in ix

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2 connections

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ALArthur LawfordSHSheilaMSMiss Sinnet

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Village community and minor characters
  • Protagonist
  • Lawford household and associates

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Miss Sinnet in ix