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Maurice

A young man from the village.

minor

Also known as Maurice

First appearance: part ii vii lad and girl love

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AMArthur MorelGEGeoffreyDJDr. JamesonMLMiriam LeiversPMPaul MorelMAMaurice

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Village community and minor figures
  • Morel family and intimates
  • Protagonist

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

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See Maurice in part ii vii lad and girl love