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Dinah

A black cook or servant in the Carteret household.

minor

Also known as Aunt Dinah

First appearance: ii the christening party

Dinah shows up with force in XX: A Shocking Crime. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In XX: A Shocking Crime: Mrs. Ochiltree's cook who discovers the body and alerts Mrs.

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MCMrs. CarteretMCMiss Clara Pem…POPolly OchiltreeDWDr. William Mi…MEMr. EllisDIDinah

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  • Other

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  • Family and community ties
  • Protagonist
  • Wellington's racial hierarchy

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See Dinah in ii the christening party
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