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Melmoth the Wanderer · Character

Mrs. Sandal

John Sandal's mother, a grieving widow.

minor

Also known as the widow Sandal

First appearance: vi

Mrs. Sandal shows up with force in Elinor's Spiritual and Emotional Struggle. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as one who, along with John Sandal and Margaret, knows the cause of the interrupted marriage.
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EMElinor MortimerSRSir Roger Mort…MMMargaret Morti…JMJohn MelmothMSMrs. Sandal

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  • Other

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  • Mortimer Family Drama
  • Protagonist

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

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