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Gritty

Another name for Mrs. Moss, Mr. Tulliver's sister.

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Also known as poor Gritty, aunt Gritty

First appearance: ii mr tulliver of dorlcote mill declares his resolution about tom

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MMMrs. MossPWPhilip WakemMGMr. GleggLDLizzy DodsonMGMr. GoreGRGritty

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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