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Ayah

Mary's Indian nursemaid who died of cholera.

minor

Also known as The Ayah, her Ayah

First appearance: There Is No One Left

Ayah shows up with force in There Is No One Left. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mary's Indian nurse, who died of cholera during the outbreak.
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MMMrs. MedlockMLMary LennoxMSMrs. SowerbyCCColin CravenMCMrs. CravenAYAyah

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • India and periphery characters
  • Misselthwaite Manor household
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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