The Vicomte de Bragelonne · Character
Mary Grafton
A young Englishwoman, a favorite of Queen Henrietta Maria.
minor
Also known as Miss Mary Grafton, Mary, Miss Grafton
First appearance: 211 the patterns
Mary Grafton shows up with force in Hampton Court. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A young duchess of French descent who befriends Raoul, confesses her own loneliness, and offers him sympathy and advice.
Mary Grafton first appears in 0216 211 the patterns.
In Hampton Court: A young duchess of French descent who befriends Raoul, confesses her own loneliness, and offers him sympathy and advice.
Later, in The Courier from Madame: Miss Grafton is deeply affected by Raoul's departure, offering him a poignant farewell and expressing her unrequited love with a quote from Romeo and Juliet.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor courtiers, servants, and historical figures
- Central political and personal players
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because Raoul reaches his emotional and psychological nadir, fully interna…
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See Mary Grafton in 211 the patterns