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Martha

A servant or neighbor mentioned briefly.

minor

Also known as Martha

First appearance: xxi

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EGEdith GaleRGRoger GaleDGDeborah GaleFAFather AbrahamMAMartha

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Community & Servants
  • Gale Family Core
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this passage, Roger reaches his emotional and psychological peak by confronting the devastating realization…

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