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Margaret Donovan

A young woman who is a friend of the main character.

minor

Also known as Miss Donovan, Donovan, Margaret, Miss Margaret Donovan

First appearance: I

Margaret Donovan shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Martha is the middle-aged servant who misplaced the War Department letter.
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In IV: Martha is the middle-aged servant who misplaced the War Department letter. Later, in I: Margaret Donovan is the script girl, a friend of George's. She interacts with him briefly at the studio, discussing script…

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GOGeorge O'KellyBDBasil Duke LeeJGJoe GormanIBImogene BisselHBHubert BlairMDMargaret Donovan

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Social circles and charm
  • Social climbers and romantics
  • Protagonist

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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