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 iiiCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Thornthwaite Family Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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- Sarah Thornthwaite
professional · positive
- Sarah Thornthwaite
professional · positive
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See Mrs. Addison in iii