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Anne of Green Gables · Character

The Doctor

The local physician who attends to Marilla's eyes.

minor

Also known as the doctor

First appearance: xxxvii the reaper whose name is death

The Doctor first appears in 0036 xxxvii the reaper whose name is death.

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YMYoung Mary JoeJPJosie PyeWJWilliam J. BlairLJLily JonesASAnne ShirleyTDThe Doctor

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  • Other

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  • Household and medical helpers
  • Avonlea core community
  • Extended Avonlea townsfolk
  • Protagonist

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