Washington Square · Character
Mrs. Montgomery
Morris Townsend's impoverished, principled sister who warns Catherine.
minor
Also known as poor Mrs. Montgomery
First appearance: XIII
Mrs. Montgomery shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In XIII: Dr. Sloper intends to write to her to learn the truth about Morris's character. Later, in Chapter XIV: Morris's sister, who reluctantly admits to giving him money and, under duress, advises Dr. Sloper not to…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because Dr. Sloper explicitly acknowledges that Catherine will not break u…
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See Mrs. Montgomery in XIII