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Amelia Amberson

George's aunt, wife of Sydney Amberson.

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Also known as Aunt Amelia, Amelia, your Aunt Amelia, Amelia Amberson

First appearance: i

Amelia Amberson shows up with force in XXXI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Writes a refusal letter partly in Italian, declining to assist.
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Amelia Amberson first appears in 0000 i.

In XXXI: Writes a refusal letter partly in Italian, declining to assist.

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CJCharlie JohnsonWMWilbur MinaferGAGeorge Amberso…FMFanny MinaferIAIsabel AmbersonAAAmelia Amberson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Amberson family and associates
  • Minor characters and servants
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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