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Donna Agnes

Don Lorenzo's sister, a nun whose broken vows and secret sorrow make her the unseen thread binding the convent's cruelty to the world outside.

supporting

Also known as Agnes de Medina, the unfortunate Agnes

First appearance: i

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A nun who is discovered to be pregnant after a secret affair with Don Raymond.
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In Chapter II: A nun who is discovered to be pregnant after a secret affair with Don Raymond. She begs Ambrosio for mercy but is handed over to the prioress. Later, in Chapter III: Lorenzo's sister, who entered the…

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LELeonellaBEBelermaDRDon Ramirez de…DLDon LorenzoMDMarquis de las…DADonna Agnes

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  • Minor and background characters

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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