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The Getting of Wisdom · Character
Robert
A young man who appears briefly in Laura's social life.
minor
First appearance: xii
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Family and Community
- Schoolgirls and Family
- Protagonist
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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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