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“The dwarf woman” is Anne’s servant and personal jester. Privately, Anne nicknames the dwarf woman “Mary,” a jab at Mary, Henry’s daughter with Katherine. The dwarf woman is often depicted as erratic and frightening, epitomizing the fear Cromwell (and many of the other male courtiers) seem to associate with female corporeality.
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“The Dwarf Woman” Character Timeline in Bring Up the Bodies
The timeline below shows where the character “The Dwarf Woman” appears in Bring Up the Bodies. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Part 1, Chapter 3: Angels
Anne’s servant (whom she calls “ the dwarf woman ”) walks into the room. Proudly, Anne tells Cromwell that she has “rebaptized” her servant...
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Part 2, Chapter 1: The Black Book
...that Henry was gone all summer). When Cromwell arrives at Anne’s chambers, he sees Anne’s dwarf woman rocking back and forth, as if pretending to be in labor. Without warning, the woman...
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