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The Magnificent Ambersons · Character

Old Sam

A servant in the Amberson household.

minor

Also known as Old Sam, Sam, wivout Sam, old Sam

First appearance: i

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SASydney AmbersonTOTomIAIsabel AmbersonMJMrs. JohnsonLMLucy MorganOSOld Sam

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor characters and servants
  • Amberson family and associates

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

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