Short Fiction · Character
Maria
A religious or symbolic figure, possibly the Virgin Mary.
minor
Also known as the Ave Maria, May
First appearance: a tale of the passions
Maria shows up with force in The Sisters of Albano. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Anina's older sister, a nun at Santa Chiara, who returns home ill and becomes a confidante.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Ensemble
- Duty vs. Desire
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it represents the protagonist's final, desperate attempt to confro…
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