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Mary Svoboda

A Bohemian woman who lives near the Shimerdas and is friends with the family.

minor

Also known as Mary

First appearance: ii

Mary Svoboda first appears in 0006 ii.

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TSTiny SoderballJBJim BurdenLELeoÁSÁntonia ShimerdaLLLena LingardMSMary Svoboda

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  • Other

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  • Extended community and later life
  • Black Hawk townspeople
  • Central characters and family
  • Protagonist

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See Mary Svoboda in ii