The Small House at Allington · Character
Mrs. Crump
The housekeeper at the Great House in Allington.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Crump
First appearance: xix the squire makes a visit to the small house
Mrs. Crump shows up with force in John Eames Encounters Two Adventures, and Displays Great Courage in Both. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Postmistress who interacts with Lily about the letter delivery.
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See Mrs. Crump in xix the squire makes a visit to the small houseNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, the emotional peak occurs as Lily must definitively reject John Eames, forcing her mother to co…
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See Mrs. Crump in xix the squire makes a visit to the small house