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Miss Henderson

A female character, possibly a socialite or acquaintance.

minor

Also known as the Honourable Miss Henderson, the Henderson, Henderson

First appearance: the tunnel

Miss Henderson shows up with force in XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The girl from the east-end settlement who appears at the cottage, seemingly at ease and belonging, stirring Miriam's resentment.
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In XIX: The girl from the east-end settlement who appears at the cottage, seemingly at ease and belonging, stirring Miriam's resentment. Later, in XXXI: Mentioned as a visitor who brought grapes and a book; later…

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Expanded cast of acquaintances
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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