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Mrs. Ruggles

A married woman, part of the Ruggles family.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Edward Ruggles, William Ruggles, Mrs. William Ruggles, Mr. Ruggles, Mrs. Edward Ruggles—the

First appearance: i

Mrs. Ruggles shows up with force in XLV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A middle-aged woman of distinguished appearance, traveling with her husband and Mary Blake.
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In XLV: A middle-aged woman of distinguished appearance, traveling with her husband and Mary Blake. Later, in XLVI: Mary is referred to as Mrs. Edward Ruggles throughout the chapter, indicating her married name and…

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MBMary BlakeMBMrs. BixbeeJLJohn LenoxMRMrs. Ruggles

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended community and background characters
  • Central community figures
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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