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Callie Nelson

An aunt figure in the community.

minor

Also known as Nelson, Aunt Callie Nelson, Aunt Callie

First appearance: VI

Callie Nelson shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Old family servant who visits Donald with her grandson Loosh, expressing maternal devotion.
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In VII: Old family servant who visits Donald with her grandson Loosh, expressing maternal devotion. Later, in VI: Mentioned as having said…

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LOLooshDMDonald MahonMPMargaret PowersLOLootJGJoe GilliganCNCallie Nelson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended family and background characters
  • Central characters and family
  • Protagonist

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

This excerpt is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Mrs. Powers, t…

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See Callie Nelson in VI