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Emily of New Moon · Character

Mary Leon

A frail, imaginative child Emily meets at school.

minor

Also known as Leo, little Leo, Mary, Leon

First appearance: viii trial by fire

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SASmoke and Butt…FCFather CassidyLJLofty JohnPMPerry MillerJJJimmy Joe BelleMLMary Leon

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Burnley Family Tragedy
  • Extended Village and Family
  • New Moon Household

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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