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Gell

A carrier or tradesman in the village.

minor

First appearance: v tom comes home

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MGMr. GleggSGStephen GuestMTMaggie TulliverBEBessyMDMr. DeaneGEGell

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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