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The Vicar of Wakefield · Character

Mrs. Arnold

Wife of Mr. Arnold, a minor character.

minor

First appearance: xxv

Mrs. Arnold shows up with force in Chapter XX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Interjects to express surprise that Mr.
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See Mrs. Arnold in xxv

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6 connections

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DPDr. PrimroseFFFarmer Flambor…SWSir William Th…MTMr. ThornhillEDEdwinMAMrs. Arnold

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast and background figures
  • Protagonist
  • Primrose family and associates

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mrs. Arnold in xxv
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