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Mrs. Miller

Dr. Miller's mother, a black woman.

minor

Also known as Miller

First appearance: i at break of day

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DWDr. William Mi…MCMrs. CarteretAJAunt Jane LetlowTDTom DelamereDADr. Alvin BurnsMMMrs. Miller

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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