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Godfrey

A character mentioned in passing.

minor

First appearance: xii shirley and caroline

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SASarahFAFannyLNLady NunnelyMHMrs. HelstoneMMMiss MooreGOGodfrey

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  • Other

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  • Major characters and community
  • Antagonists and servants
  • 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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