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Jane

A doll whose house is invaded by mice.

minor

Also known as Jane Doll

First appearance: The Tale of Two Bad Mice

Jane shows up with force in The Tale of Two Bad Mice. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The cook doll; she leans against the dresser and smiles at the destruction.
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In The Tale of Two Bad Mice: The cook doll; she leans against the dresser and smiles at the destruction. Later, in The Tale of Ginger and…

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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