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Mrs. Lester

Muriel's mother, a formidable society matron.

minor

Also known as IV Mrs. Lester

First appearance: iii

Mrs. Lester shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Muriel's mother; looks worn and tired, adjusts the bridal veil.
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In I: Muriel's mother; looks worn and tired, adjusts the bridal veil. Later, in II: Arrives with a black dress and roses for Flora,…

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Flora’s admission that she has sold the shop and closed the house, coupled with her confession that she “didn’…

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