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Doris Garrett

A woman who attends a party with Emma Lou.

minor

First appearance: part iv rent party

See Doris Garrett in part iv rent partyBook page

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ASArline StrangeELEmma Lou MorganMBMrs. BlakeVDVerne DavisDGDoris Garrett

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended social network
  • Harlem social circle
  • Protagonist
  • Harlem community figures
  • College and party acquaintances

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Doris Garrett in part iv rent party