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Mary Phyllis

A young woman briefly mentioned in the narrative.

minor

Also known as Mary

First appearance: iv

Mary Phyllis shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mary Phyllis is present in the crowd, and Elliman whispers to her after Eliza's taunt.
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CECousin ElizaABAnnie BelleSTSarah Thornthw…STSimon Thornthw…EOEliza of Blind…MPMary Phyllis

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Thornthwaite Family Circle
  • Village Background Figures
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because Sarah reaches the emotional and psychological peak of her despair, realizi…

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See Mary Phyllis in iv