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A Voice from the South · Character

William Shakespeare

Playwright frequently quoted and analyzed in the text.

minor

Also known as Shakespeare, No Shakespeare

First appearance: womanhood a vital element in the regeneration and progress of a race

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  • Broad cultural and historical references
  • Diverse referenced figures
  • Symbolic religious and literary figures
  • Protagonist

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