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Lucy

A wealthy schoolgirl from a prominent Melbourne family.

minor

Also known as Lucy of Toorak, young Lucy

First appearance: iii

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In XI: Saucy girl from Toorak who mocks Lilith for her uncle owning a…

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LGLilith GordonLRLaura RambothamLULucy

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Family and Community
  • Schoolgirls and Family
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Laura reaches an emotional and psychological peak of isolation and humiliation as she is publicly mocked, aban…

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See Lucy in iii