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Eliza Curwen

Joseph Curwen's wife, who lived in fear of her husband.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Eliza, Mrs. Eliza Curwen, Eliza

First appearance: ii an antecedent and a horror

Eliza Curwen first appears in 0003 ii an antecedent and a horror.

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Breaking point

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