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The Three Impostors · Character

Mrs. Cradock

The unfortunate mother of Jervase Cradock.

minor

Also known as Cradock

First appearance: novel of the black seal

Mrs. Cradock's tie to Professor Gregg is one of the pressures that moves The Three Impostors—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Professor Gregg (professional): Mrs. Cradock serves as a housekeeper or servant to Professor Gregg, bound by duty. With Professor Gregg (professional): Mrs. Cradock serves as a housekeeper or servant to Professor…

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Character Web

6 connections

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PGProfessor GreggMCMr. Charles Ph…JCJervase CradockMMMr. MorganMLMiss LallyMCMrs. Cradock

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  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Cradock family and associates

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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