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Aunt Mabel

An aunt of the Duke, mentioned in his family background.

minor

First appearance: v

Aunt Mabel shows up with force in XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Harold's aunt, who stares at the Duke and later is left with Jessie after Harold leaves.
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JEJessieDODuke of DorsetZDZuleika DobsonSHSir Harry EssonAMAunt Mabel

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  • Other

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  • Family and minor connections
  • Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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