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Susan Bye

A female relative of the Bye family, a spinster.

minor

Also known as Miss Susan Bye, Susan, Bye

First appearance: i

Susan Bye shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Reflects on Peter's improvement in manners due to the Marshall influence and approves of his visits.
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In VII: Reflects on Peter's improvement in manners due to the Marshall influence and approves of his visits. Later, in XXV: Welcomes Peter with filial affection, learns of his break with Joanna, and supports his…

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AHAlexander HarleyDBDinah ByeIBIsaiah ByeMBMeriwether ByePBPeter ByeSBSusan Bye

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Main social circle
  • Background acquaintances
  • Bye family members

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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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