The Way of All Flesh · Character
Maria
A servant in the Pontifex household.
minor
First appearance: x
Maria shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.
One of the five Pontifex grandchildren visiting Paleham.
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In III: One of the five Pontifex grandchildren visiting Paleham. Later, in VII: Maria, another elder sister, is similarly described as a…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended family, servants, and acquaintances
- Pontifex family core
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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