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Mai

Florence Nightingale's aunt and companion.

minor

Also known as The faithful Aunt Mai, Aunt Mai

First appearance: Florence Nightingale

Mai shows up with force in Florence Nightingale. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referred to as 'the faithful Aunt Mai,' a supportive figure in Nightingale's personal life.
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Character Web

15 connections

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FNFlorence Night…FSFather St. JohnACArthur CloughTMThe MahdiDSDr. SutherlandMAMai

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Nightingale's Inner Circle
  • Catholic Church Hierarchy
  • Supporting Historical Figures

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Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Miss Nightinga…

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