The Turmoil · Character
Mrs. Vertrees
Mother of Mary Vertrees, a conventional and anxious woman.
minor
Also known as VII Mrs. Vertrees
First appearance: iii
Mrs. Vertrees shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Meets Mary at the door, expresses concern about Mary being seen looking into the Sheridans' window, and they prepare to call on the Sheridans.
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In IV: Meets Mary at the door, expresses concern about Mary being seen looking into the Sheridans' window, and they prepare to call on the Sheridans. Later, in V: Accompanies Mary to the Sheridan house; she is…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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