Washington Square · Character

Mr. Penniman

Lavinia's deceased husband, mentioned only in backstory.

minor

First appearance: ii

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Narrative arc

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

This is the story's dramatic climax because Dr. Sloper explicitly acknowledges that Catherine will not break u…

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