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Margaret

A woman addressed affectionately, possibly Margaret Powers.

minor

Also known as Margaret Dearest

First appearance: ix

Margaret shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Recipient of the letter, deeply missed and idealized by the writer.
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MPMargaret PowersDMDonald MahonJGJoe GilliganMAMargaret

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Margaret in ix
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