The Story of Ivy · Character

Philip Paxton-Smith

A gentleman with a possible romantic or professional interest in the main characters.

minor

Also known as Paxton-Smith, Mr. Paxton-Smith

First appearance: XV

Philip Paxton-Smith shows up with force in XIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Ivy's new solicitor, who takes an immediate liking to her and listens sympathetically to her half-true account of events.

Philip Paxton-Smith first appears in 0015 xv.

In XIV: Ivy's new solicitor, who takes an immediate liking to her and listens sympathetically to her half-true account of events.

Later, in XV: Ivy's solicitor, who coaches her for her testimony and is deeply concerned about the cross-examination.

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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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