The Secret Glory · Character
Madame Sophia
A mysterious woman, possibly connected to Ambrose's quest.
minor
Also known as Madame, Sophia
First appearance: IV
Madame Sophia's tie to Carrol is one of the pressures that moves The Secret Glory—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned in the Panurge story as a possible visitor to Panurge during his wife's sleep.
Madame Sophia first appears in 0018 iv.
With Carrol (professional): Carrol and Madame Sophia likely have a working relationship, possibly as employer and employee or colleagues. With Ambrose Meyrick (social): Ambrose knows Madame Sophia as an acquaintance, possibly through her connection to the school or local community. With Carrol (professional): Carrol and Madame Sophia likely have a working relationship, possibly as employer and employee or colleagues.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Mysterious Allies
- Protagonist
- Lupton School Community
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Climax.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Carrol
professional · ambivalent
Carrol and Madame Sophia likely have a working relationship, possibly as employer and… How this plays out →
- Ambrose Meyrick
social · ambivalent
- Carrol
professional · ambivalent
Carrol and Madame Sophia likely have a working relationship, possibly as employer and… How this plays out →
- Ambrose Meyrick
social · ambivalent
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See Madame Sophia in IV