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An American Tragedy · Character
Edna Patterson
A young woman in Lycurgus.
minor
Also known as Edna Patterson
First appearance: book ii
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- Other
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- Extended Cast of Lycurgus and Trial
- Trial and Defense Team
- Protagonist
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