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Gladys Potts

A minor character, possibly a servant or child.

minor

Also known as Gladys, Little Potts, Potts

First appearance: I

Gladys Potts shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Gladys Potts is Nell's companion on the ward, described as small, giggling, intelligent but lazy.
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SLSebastian Levi…CBCarl BowermanNFNurse FrancesFRFredaCAColonel AnsteyGPGladys Potts

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and supporting characters
  • Vernon's inner circle
  • Tragic female connections

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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