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Dame Toddles

An elderly woman in the village.

minor

Also known as Dame, old Dame Toddles

First appearance: iii

Dame Toddles shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Dame Toddles is one of the women in the crowd; she comments on the Hellcats' march and later expresses fear that Master Joseph will fire on the children.
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LMLord MarneySGSybil GerardWGWalter GerardMTMr. TadpoleDMDandy MickDTDame Toddles

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor community and society
  • Aristocratic social circle
  • Protagonist
  • Chartist and working class

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Dame Toddles in iii
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