There Is Confusion · Character
Mrs. Lea
A neighbor and friend of the Marshall family.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Lea
First appearance: i
Mrs. Lea shows up with force in XXII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A wealthy white client who patronizes Peter and draws a cruel comparison between him and the white Bye family.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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