The Story of Ivy · Character
Joan Rodney
A friend or acquaintance of Ivy, quoted in social contexts.
minor
Also known as Joan
First appearance: xviii
Joan Rodney shows up with force in Prologue. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A sharp-tongued spinster who openly criticizes Ivy, calling her a gold-digger and warning Mrs.
Joan Rodney first appears in 0018 xviii.
In Prologue: A sharp-tongued spinster who openly criticizes Ivy, calling her a gold-digger and warning Mrs. Hampton to be cautious.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor social acquaintances
- Protagonist
- Main household & mystery
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because Ivy experiences a psychological peak of "utter, numb despair" afte…
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See Joan Rodney in xviii