The Story of Ivy · Character

Lady Dale

A minor aristocratic figure in the social background of the story.

minor

First appearance: xvii

Lady Dale shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A well-bred older woman dining with Rushworth, wearing an emerald necklace.

Lady Dale first appears in 0017 xvii.

In II: A well-bred older woman dining with Rushworth, wearing an emerald necklace.

Later, in III: Disapproves of Ivy, calling her a 'little minx,' and influences her daughter's discomfort with Ivy.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

This is the story's dramatic climax because Ivy experiences a psychological peak of "utter, numb despair" afte…

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