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Aunt Carrie

Another aunt of Vernon's, part of the family circle.

minor

Also known as Carrie

First appearance: I

Aunt Carrie shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as Uncle Sydney's wife, who is expecting a child and suffers with swollen legs.
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In I: Mentioned as Uncle Sydney's wife, who is expecting a child and suffers with swollen legs. Later, in III: Mentions Vernon's unusual…

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WDWalter DeyreENEnidANAunt NinaUSUncle SydneyMDMyra DeyreACAunt Carrie

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and supporting characters
  • Vernon's parents and aunt
  • Vernon's inner circle

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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