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When the World Shook · Character
Mrs. Arbuthnot
Humphrey Arbuthnot's mother, mentioned briefly.
minor
First appearance: i arbuthnot describes himself
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Humphrey confr…
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