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Anne of the Island · Character

Miss Maria Grimsby

A prim, elderly woman who boards at Patty's Place.

minor

Also known as Miss Maria, Maria, Miss Maria Grimsby, May

First appearance: x patty s place

Miss Maria Grimsby shows up with force in Enter Jonas. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of the old ladies at the boardinghouse; she laughs at everything Phil says.
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Miss Maria Grimsby first appears in 0012 x patty s place.

In Enter Jonas: One of the old ladies at the boardinghouse; she laughs at everything Phil says.

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GBGilbert BlythePSPatty SpoffordASAnne ShirleyMMMiss Maria Grimsby

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Anne reaches her emotional and psychological peak here as she confronts the painful aftermath of rejecting Roy…

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See Miss Maria Grimsby in x patty s place