The Way of All Flesh · Character

Miss Maitland

A young woman admired by Ernest.

minor

First appearance: xxxi

Miss Maitland shows up with force in LX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Another prostitute in the house; Ernest attempts to see her after being humiliated by Towneley.

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Miss Maitland first appears in 0033 xxxi.

In LX: Another prostitute in the house; Ernest attempts to see her after being humiliated by Towneley.

Later, in LXI: The woman Ernest assaulted; she did not initially intend to press charges but was coerced by a policeman; her father refuses to intercede.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Miss Maitland appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

LX
Another prostitute in the house; Ernest attempts to see her after being humiliated by Towneley.
LXI
The woman Ernest assaulted; she did not initially intend to press charges but was coerced by a policeman; her father refuses to intercede.
LXIII
Miss Maitland is the woman whose accusations led to Ernest's legal trouble; the narrator suggests the incident was exaggerated.
LXIV
Ernest feels sorry for Miss Maitland as part of the consequences of his actions.
LXVIII
Referenced as an example of someone living happily in a garret at three shillings a week.

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