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The House of the Seven Gables · Character

Mrs. Gubbins

A neighbor who visits Hepzibah's shop and gossips.

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First appearance: iv a day behind the counter

Mrs. Gubbins first appears in 0005 iv a day behind the counter.

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JJJudge Jaffrey …OMOld Maid Pynch…HPHepzibah Pynch…CPClifford Pynch…MGMrs. Gubbins

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Local Community Voices
  • Central Pyncheon Household
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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