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The Magnificent Ambersons · Character

Mary Sharon

A young woman from a prominent family, briefly courted by George.

minor

Also known as Mary Sharon, Mary

First appearance: i

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FMFanny MinaferMJMrs. JohnsonGAGeorge Amberso…LMLucy MorganIAIsabel AmbersonMSMary Sharon

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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