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The Sound and the Fury · Character

Lorraine

Jason's mistress in Memphis.

minor

First appearance: april sixth 1928

Lorraine first appears in 0002 april sixth 1928.

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JCJason Compson IVEAEarlUJUncle JobLOLorraine

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