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The Splendid Fairing · Character

Mrs. Addison

A married couple in the community, often seen at gatherings.

minor

Also known as Mr. and Mrs. Addison, Mr. Addison

First appearance: iii

Mrs. Addison's tie to Sarah Thornthwaite is one of the pressures that moves The Splendid Fairing—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Sarah Thornthwaite (professional): Mrs. Addison is Sarah's employer or housekeeper, with a formal but kindly authority over her. With Sarah Thornthwaite (professional): Mrs. Addison is Sarah's employer or…

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See Mrs. Addison in iii

Character Web

12 connections

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STSarah Thornthw…EOEliza of Blind…MFMay FlemingSTSimon Thornthw…SAStephen AddisonMAMrs. Addison

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Thornthwaite Family Circle
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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 Mrs. Addison in iii