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Jan Smirka

Bohemian farmhand in the neighborhood.

minor

Also known as Jan

First appearance: part ii neighboring fields

Jan Smirka first appears in 0006 part ii neighboring fields.

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OMOld Mrs. LeeACAngélique Chev…ACAmédée ChevalierEBEmil BergsonCICrazy IvarJSJan Smirka

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Bergson Family and Associates
  • French Settlement Families

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

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