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Basil

A boy Mary played with briefly in India before her parents died.

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First appearance: i there is no one left

Basil shows up with force in Mistress Mary Quite Contrary. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Basil teases Mary by calling her 'Mistress Mary Quite Contrary' and informs her that she is being sent to her uncle, Mr.
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MLMary LennoxMSMrs. SowerbyACArchibald CravenDSDickon SowerbyBABasil

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • India and periphery characters
  • Protagonist
  • Misselthwaite Manor household

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

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See Basil in i there is no one left