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Madame

A French maid or dressmaker.

minor

Also known as Madame

First appearance: xxx the interval before the marriage

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TOTowlinsonMAMamaWGWalter GayJAJack AdamsMDMr. DombeyMAMadame

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Edith's manipulative circle
  • Central characters and household
  • Sailor acquaintances

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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