The Square Emerald · Character
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.
- 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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