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Mrs. Ponderevo
George's mother, a housekeeper at Bladesover.
minor
First appearance: i of bladesover house and my mother and the constitution of society
Mrs. Ponderevo shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
George's mother; stern and reserved, she brings George to his uncle after the death of her husband.
Mrs. Ponderevo first appears in 0001 i of bladesover house and my mother and the constitution of society.
In IV: George's mother; stern and reserved, she brings George to his uncle after the death of her husband.
Later, in VI: George's mother; criticizes his independence and hopes for patronage; shows rare tears and affection at the train station.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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