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Jabez Inglewood

A man who writes to the family.

minor

Also known as Dear Mr. Jabez Inglewood

First appearance: xii what bobbie brought home

Jabez Inglewood first appears in 0013 xii what bobbie brought home.

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R(Roberta (Bobbie)MOMotherJIJabez Inglewood

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Acquaintances and Family
  • Protagonist
  • Family and Household

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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