The Story of Ivy · Character
Mary Hampton
A young woman, possibly Mrs. Hampton's daughter or a servant.
minor
Also known as Mary
First appearance: i
Mary Hampton shows up with force in Prologue. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Hostess of the weekend party; she expresses concern over Ivy's behavior and admits to having arranged the party for Ivy to meet Miles Rushworth.
Mary Hampton first appears in 0001 i.
In Prologue: Hostess of the weekend party; she expresses concern over Ivy's behavior and admits to having arranged the party for Ivy to meet Miles Rushworth.
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor social acquaintances
- Main household & mystery
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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