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Madame de la Roque
A French noblewoman mentioned in society.
minor
First appearance: xxv l onie curtsies to the polite world
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- 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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