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Miss Shanley

A spinster who boards with the Marshall family, often pitied.

minor

Also known as Poor Miss Shanley

First appearance: i

Miss Shanley shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The teacher who is initially doubtful of Peter but later amazed by his knowledge, coupling his name with Joanna's as exemplary students.
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MMMr. MasonSMSylvia MarshallPBPeter ByeMBMeriwether ByeJMJoanna MarshallMSMiss Shanley

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Background acquaintances
  • Main social circle
  • Protagonist

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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