The Square Emerald · Character
Lucretia Brown
A woman who reacts strongly to events, possibly a servant.
minor
Also known as Lucretia, the shocked Lucretia, the indignant Lucretia
First appearance: i
Lucretia Brown's tie to Leslie Maughan is one of the pressures that moves The Square Emerald—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Leslie's servant; expresses concern about a visitor who is a convict; closes the door on Peter with unnecessary violence.
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With Leslie Maughan (friendship): Leslie and Lucretia are friends, with frequent interactions indicating a supportive and amicable dynamic. With Peter Dawlish (friendship): Lucretia and Peter are friends, sharing a…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Druze family and associates
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Greta’s emotional peak occurs in her cowardly revulsion and “almost tender” feeling toward Peter Dawlish, whic…
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- Leslie Maughan
friendship · positive
Leslie and Lucretia are friends, with frequent interactions indicating a supportive and… How this plays out →
- Peter Dawlish
friendship · positive
- Leslie Maughan
friendship · positive
Leslie and Lucretia are friends, with frequent interactions indicating a supportive and… How this plays out →
- Leslie Maughan
friendship · positive
Leslie and Lucretia are friends, with frequent interactions indicating a supportive and… How this plays out →
- Peter Dawlish
friendship · positive
- Peter Dawlish
friendship · positive
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