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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall · Character
Mrs. Hargrave
Walter and Esther's mother, a social-climbing widow.
minor
First appearance: ii
Mrs. Hargrave first appears in 0003 ii.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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