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María · Character
Marta
An older woman, possibly a servant, with a few mentions in the story.
minor
Also known as old Marta
First appearance: li
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- 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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