Uncle Silas · Character
Sarah Matilda
A mysterious woman whose identity is revealed later in the story.
minor
Also known as XVI Sarah Matilda, Mrs. Sarah Matilda
First appearance: XVI: Sarah Matilda Comes to Light
Sarah Matilda shows up with force in XVI: Sarah Matilda Comes to Light. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Sarah Matilda is a loud, emotional young woman who bursts into the house demanding her husband.
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In XVI: Sarah Matilda Comes to Light: Sarah Matilda is a loud, emotional young woman who bursts into the house demanding her husband. She is vulgar and naive, but her presence unveils Dudley's deceit and provides Maud…
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor Servants and Peripheral Figures
- Protagonist
- Central Family and Household
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the violent eruption of the hidden antagonist, Sarah Matild…
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See Sarah Matilda in XVI: Sarah Matilda Comes to Light