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The Getting of Wisdom · Character

Poppet

A young child, possibly a sibling or neighbor of Laura's.

minor

First appearance: xii

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ESEvelyn SouttarLRLaura RambothamJCJim ChapmanPOPoppet

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  • Other

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  • Elite Social Circle
  • Protagonist
  • Extended Family and Community

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • 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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