The Purple Land · Character
Ramona
Elderly woman who provides lodging or care.
minor
Also known as Bony old Ramona, Poor old Ramona
First appearance: xx a ghastly gift
Ramona's tie to Demetria is one of the pressures that moves The Purple Land—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Old servant; cooks and serves maté; openly resentful of Don Hilario's authority.
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With Demetria (friendship): Demetria and Ramona are childhood friends who share gossip and emotional support. In XXIII: The Red Flag of Victory: Old servant; cooks and serves maté; openly resentful of Don Hilario's…
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- Friendship
- Other
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- Diverse supporting cast
- Key characters and antagonists
- Protagonist
- Vulnerable and cunning characters
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Demetria and Ramona are childhood friends who share gossip and emotional support. How this plays out →
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