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Thethilia

A circus performer with a lisp, part of Sleary's troupe.

minor

Also known as Thethilia

First appearance: vi sleary s horsemanship

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MSMr. SlearyTGThomas GradgrindLGLouisa GradgrindSJSissy JupeJBJosiah BounderbyTHThethilia

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Utilitarian Society & Oppressed Workers
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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