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Grangeby

A name associated with Edith's past.

minor

Also known as Grangeby

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Character Web

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SOSonMSMrs. SkewtonMBMajor BagstockMCMrs. ChickMDMr. DombeyGRGrangeby

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and background figures
  • Central characters and household
  • Edith's manipulative circle

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

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