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Dora Sykes

One of the Sykes daughters.

minor

Also known as Dora, Miss Sykes, Miss Dora, the magnificent Dora Sykes, Sykes

First appearance: xvi whitsuntide

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SPSir Philip Nun…LILinaMWMr. WynneJSJoe ScottCUCupidonDSDora Sykes

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  • Minor family members and acquaintances
  • Major characters and community
  • Extended cast and background figures

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

Louis Moore’s decision to leave his “cell” and seek out the empty parlours marks the emotional and psychologic…

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