The Well of Loneliness · Character
Mrs. Bingham
A woman who interacts with Stephen during the war.
minor
Also known as the surprised Mrs. Bingham
First appearance: I
Mrs. Bingham shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The nurse who slaps Stephen's hands, stands her in corners, and eventually stops the self-imposed torture.
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In II: The nurse who slaps Stephen's hands, stands her in corners, and eventually stops the self-imposed torture. Later, in I: The housekeeper whose niece, Winefred, replaces Collins; Stephen's actions are observed…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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