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Mary Still

A Black activist and writer referenced in the text.

minor

Also known as Mary, Mary Still, Mary Shadd

First appearance: vii the damnation of women

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TNThe NarratorMOMotherKFKate FergusonTWThe WomanTBTom BurghardtMSMary Still

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical and Cultural Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Family and Ancestors

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mary Still in vii the damnation of women