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The Autobiography of an Idea · Character

Anna List

A relative or family friend of the Sullivans.

minor

Also known as Anna

First appearance: i the child

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GRGrandpaLHLouis Henri Su…MEMother EarthTCThe ChildTJTante JennieALAnna List

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  • Other

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  • Later Career & Broader Influences
  • Early Family & Childhood Influences
  • Protagonist

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

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