The Woman in White · Character
Mrs. Fairlie
Deceased mother of Laura and Marian.
minor
Also known as the late Mrs. Fairlie, Philip Fairlie
First appearance: iii
Mrs. Fairlie shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Deceased mother of Laura and former mistress of Limmeridge House, mentioned in connection with the woman in white.
Mrs. Fairlie first appears in 0007 iii.
In VI: Deceased mother of Laura and former mistress of Limmeridge House, mentioned in connection with the woman in white.
Later, in XIII: Deceased benefactress of Anne Catherick; her tomb is the setting for the chapter, and Anne's devotion to her memory is a key emotional element.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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