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Portia

A literary character referenced in the narrative.

minor

First appearance: the tunnel

Portia shows up with force in XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Miriam analyzes Portia's role, noting her wit and the limitations of her character as invented by a man.
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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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