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Anna

A German pupil at the school.

minor

Also known as Poor Anna

First appearance: i

Anna shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Screams and lurches down the basement stairs during a violent argument with Fräulein over her wages; Miriam pities her 'poor wages' and 'bony face.'
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MIMiriamFPFräulein PfaffGGGertrude Goldr…MHMiss HendersonHAHarriettANAnna

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • German pupils and staff
  • Protagonist
  • Miriam's family and close connections

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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