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Agatha

Annie Morel's friend.

minor

Also known as Aggie, Agatha

First appearance: part i vi death in the family

Agatha shows up with force in Lad-and-Girl Love. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Miriam's sister; greets Paul gaily; scorns a painting Paul shows her.
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12 connections

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AMArthur MorelGEGeoffreyAMAnnie MorelMIMinnieMLMiriam LeiversAGAgatha

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Morel family and intimates
  • Village community and minor figures
  • Factory coworkers and acquaintances

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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See Agatha in part i vi death in the family
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