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The Song of the Lark · Character

Mrs. Lorch

An elderly woman in Moonstone.

minor

Also known as Old Mrs. Lorch

First appearance: i

Mrs. Lorch shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Thea's kind and jolly landlady, a good cook who provides a nourishing home.
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Mrs. Lorch first appears in 0003 i.

In II: Thea's kind and jolly landlady, a good cook who provides a nourishing home.

Later, in V: Mrs. Lorch, Thea's landlady, advises her to take her cape to the concert, predicting a return of winter weather.

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MKMrs. KronborgTKThea KronborgMEMr. EckmanMLMrs. Lorch

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  • Extended Moonstone and Chicago network
  • Moonstone community figures
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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