The Small House at Allington · Character
Mrs. Eames
John Eames's mother, a widow living in Guestwick.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Eames, the young Eames
First appearance: A Visit to Guestwick
Mrs. Eames shows up with force in A Visit to Guestwick. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Hosts the party with delight, offers cake and wine, and feels overwhelmed by Crosbie's grandeur.
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In A Visit to Guestwick: Hosts the party with delight, offers cake and wine, and feels overwhelmed by Crosbie's grandeur. Later, in John Eames Takes a Walk: John's mother is briefly mentioned; she is concerned about…
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See Mrs. Eames in A Visit to GuestwickNarrative 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. Eames in A Visit to Guestwick