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Kate

A servant or minor character.

minor

Also known as Kate

First appearance: iii in which mr dombey as a man and a father is seen at the head of the home department

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FAFannyMAMamaLSLady SkettlesFDFlorence DombeyKAKate

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and background figures
  • Central characters and household
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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