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Nurse

A nurse who attends the Morel family.

minor

Also known as Nurse

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

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WMWilliam MorelFAFannyAMArthur MorelDADr. AnsellPMPaul MorelNUNurse

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

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

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

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