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Mama

Florence and Paul's deceased mother, often remembered.

minor

Also known as Mama, Dear Mama, dear Mama

First appearance: i dombey and son

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MPMr. PilkinsCOCookMMMr. MorfinMAMadameBJBetsey JaneMAMama

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Central characters and household
  • Minor and background figures
  • Kindred kind-hearted allies
  • Edith's manipulative circle

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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