María · Character
Laurean
A character with a few mentions, possibly a servant or acquaintance in the background.
minor
First appearance: xxi
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- Other
Character groups
- Estate workers and local figures
- Minor local characters
- Background and episodic figures
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
María’s hesitation and her whispered “Don’t go” mark the emotional peak: her fear of being left alone with Jor…
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See Laurean in xxi