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A Christmas Carol · Character

Martha Cratchit

Eldest Cratchit daughter who works as a milliner and visits on Christmas.

minor

Also known as Martha

First appearance: stave iii the second of the three spirits

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BCBob CratchitMCMrs. CratchitPCPeter CratchitTTTiny TimMCMartha Cratchit

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  • Cratchit Family Circle

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