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Dame Jacintha

The housekeeper at the Medina household, who assists in the plot.

minor

Also known as Jacintha, the astonished Jacintha

First appearance: i

Dame Jacintha shows up with force in Chapter IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The landlady who reports seeing Elvira's ghost and begs Ambrosio to exorcise it.
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MAMargueriteAMAmbrosioMFMadonna FloraANAntoniaELElviraDJDame Jacintha

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Main plot characters
  • Medina family and helpers
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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