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Flo Bates

A young woman from Kipps's past in New Romney.

minor

Also known as Flo

First appearance: i the little shop at new romney

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SPSid PornickMSMr. ShalfordMAMastermanHCHarry ChitterlowAKArthur KippsFBFlo Bates

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  • Kipps's social origins and influences
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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