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Agnes Sempill

A young woman from a local family, with a minor role in events.

minor

Also known as Agnes

First appearance: the ladies lindores

Agnes Sempill shows up with force in Mr. Torrance of Tinto. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A clever girl who recognizes the limitations of marrying Torrance for money, but would have accepted him if he had proposed.
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In Mr. Torrance of Tinto: A clever girl who recognizes the limitations of marrying Torrance for money, but would have accepted him if he had proposed. Later, in VIII: Servant at Miss Barbara's; gossips with Janet about…

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LLLord LindoresMTMr. Torrance o…NBNora BarringtonJEJohn ErskineJTJanet TamsonASAgnes Sempill

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor local and servant figures
  • Central family and antagonists
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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