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Florence

A minor female character, possibly a prostitute.

minor

Also known as Florence

First appearance: section i

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JCJack CunninghamRPRuth PrynneACAnna CohenSEStan EmeryDRDutch RobertsonFLFlorence

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Bohemian and underworld figures
  • Immigrants and working class
  • Elite social climbers
  • Theater and entertainment world

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Narrative arc

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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