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Nirada

A female acquaintance or relative, noted for her tragic circumstances.

minor

Also known as Poor Nirada

First appearance: part v xxvii the broken heart

Nirada shows up with force in My Return. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A boy in Father Henry's class who is asked about the derivation of his name.
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See Nirada in part v xxvii the broken heart

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

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

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See Nirada in part v xxvii the broken heart
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