Major Barbara · Character
Major Barbara Undershaft
A Salvation Army major in uniform who believes her father's tainted money can be laundered through charity — until he offers to buy her soul outright.
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Also known as Barbara, Barbara Undershaft, the Major, Major
First appearance: major barbara
As a major figure in Major Barbara, Major Barbara Undershaft is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
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- Other
Character groups
- Protagonist
- Salvation Army shelter denizens
- Undershaft family and associates
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
In this scene, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Barbara appears without her Salvation Army uni…
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