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Dr. Ansell

The family doctor for the Morels.

minor

Also known as Dr. Ansell

First appearance: part i ii the birth of paul and another battle

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LILittleLELeonardJCJim CrowNUNurseCDClara DawesDADr. Ansell

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Village community and minor figures
  • Morel family and intimates

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

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See Dr. Ansell in part i ii the birth of paul and another battle