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Barbara

A village woman and friend of Brigida.

minor

First appearance: iv in the grandmother s hut

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ADAdelheidDEDetaGRGrandfatherPEPeterCSClara SesemannBABarbara

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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