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M. Marling

A Frenchified version of Mr. Marling, used in jest.

minor

Also known as Even M. Marling

First appearance: x lady fanny s virtue is outraged

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This chapter is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological and emotional peak of the Duke of Avon’…

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