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Shakespeare

The playwright referenced in the narrative.

minor

First appearance: the tunnel

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

Subject of Miriam's critique; she questions the reality of his female characters and the universality of his plays.
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Character Web

8 connections

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MOMr. OrlyMAMagMHMr. HancockUNUnknownEVEveSHShakespeare

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Expanded cast of acquaintances
  • Miriam's social circle
  • Key female relationships
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book.

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

In this passage, the protagonist reaches an emotional and psychological peak by reclaiming her own identity an…

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