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Sadie Butler

A girl Sandy meets at school.

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First appearance: XI: School

Sadie Butler shows up with force in XI: School. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A Black girl in Sandy's class who is also seated at the back; she comments on the teacher's racism.
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In XI: School: A Black girl in Sandy's class who is also seated at the back; she comments on the teacher's racism. Later, in Return:…

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SASandyMJMoses JenkinsMBMa BaileyPYPansetta YoungANAnnjeeSBSadie Butler

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended community and acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Core family and close community

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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