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Mrs. Hobbs

A servant or housekeeper described as obedient.

minor

Also known as The obedient Mrs. Hobbs, Hobbs

First appearance: i

Mrs. Hobbs shows up with force in XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Greta's charlady and maid, who announces Leslie's visit and is later dismissed by the Princess.
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In XI: Greta's charlady and maid, who announces Leslie's visit and is later dismissed by the Princess. Later, in XIII: Obeys Greta's…

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • 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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