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Dr. Bangs

The family doctor who attends to Beth during her illness.

minor

Also known as busy Dr. Bangs

First appearance: part i xviii dark days

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AMAunt MarchMKMary KingsleyMMMeg MarchHMHannah MulletBMBeth MarchDBDr. Bangs

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  • Other

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  • March family and close circle
  • Extended cast and minor characters

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

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