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Mother Wadman

An elderly woman who runs a lodging house.

minor

Also known as Mother, old Mother Wadman

First appearance: iv leppard street

Mother Wadman's tie to Michael Fane is one of the pressures that moves Sinister Street—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Michael Fane (psychological): Mother Wadman is a manipulative spiritual advisor who exerts a powerful, almost hypnotic influence over Michael's conscience. With Stella Cunningham (psychological): Mother Wadman…

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PRProutDWDolly WearneMCMiss Caroline …AMAunt MaudPGPauline GreyMWMother Wadman

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  • Other

Character groups

  • School and Family Circle
  • Extended Family and Diverse Acquaintances
  • Slum and Servant Connections

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  • Breaking point

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