The Story of Ivy · Character
Mrs. Huntley
A social acquaintance of Ivy, part of the gossip and social circle.
minor
Also known as This Mrs. Huntley
First appearance: xi
Mrs. Huntley's tie to Ivy Lexton is one of the pressures that moves The Story of Ivy—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mrs. Huntley first appears in 0011 xi.
With Ivy Lexton (professional): Mrs. Huntley is likely a housekeeper or servant to Ivy, their dynamic defined by service and domestic duty. With Ivy Lexton (professional): Mrs. Huntley is likely a housekeeper or servant to Ivy, their dynamic defined by service and domestic duty. With Ivy Lexton (professional): Mrs. Huntley is likely a housekeeper or servant to Ivy, their dynamic defined by service and domestic duty.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Main household & mystery
- Background & supporting cast
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
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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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Ivy Lexton
professional · positive
- Ivy Lexton
professional · positive
- Ivy Lexton
professional · positive
Relationship notes
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See Mrs. Huntley in xiIn the story
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Chapter companion notes
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See Mrs. Huntley in xi