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Emily of New Moon · Character

Muriel Porter

A girl at the Shrewsbury school, part of Rhoda's circle.

minor

Also known as Muriel

First appearance: viii trial by fire

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CKCarrie KingALAunt Laura Mur…FCFather CassidyCJCousin Jimmy M…EBEmily Byrd StarrMPMuriel Porter

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Shrewsbury School Antagonists
  • Burnley Family Tragedy
  • New Moon Household
  • Protagonist

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

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See Muriel Porter in viii trial by fire