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Pearson

A former schoolmistress.

minor

Also known as the mature Ann Pearson, Anne Pearson, Miss Pearson

First appearance: xii shirley and caroline

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MPMrs. PryorSKShirley KeeldarMDMr. DonneHSHenry SympsonMWMr. WynnePEPearson

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

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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