The Purple Land · Character
Cleta
Woman involved in domestic scenes with Richard.
minor
First appearance: xvii passion versus patriotism
Cleta's tie to Antonio is one of the pressures that moves The Purple Land—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Antonio's pretty, flirtatious wife; she enjoys Lamb's company and helps facilitate the sidesaddle deal.
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With Antonio (family): Antonio and Cleta are siblings who rely on each other for survival in a harsh rural environment. With Antonio (family): Antonio and Cleta are siblings who rely on each other for survival in a…
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- Domestic helpers
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