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The Age of Innocence · Character
Augusta Welland
May Welland's aunt.
minor
Also known as Augusta
First appearance: i
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Character groups
- Minor Figures and Background
- Old New York Society
- External Threats to Order
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, the emotional peak occurs when Newland Archer realizes that his mother and sister are subtly cr…
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