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Marietta

A beloved woman, often the object of a protagonist's affection.

minor

Also known as dear Marietta

First appearance: a tale of the passions

Marietta shows up with force in The Pole. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Reveals the conspiracy against Ladislas, torn between loyalty to her brother Giorgio and gratitude to Ladislas.
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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