The Uncalled · Character
Mrs. Sallie Martin
A Dexter neighbor who sits among the whispering women at Margaret Brent's deathbed, Mrs. Martin is part of the community that decides little Freddie's fate.
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Martin, Sallie Martin, Sally Martin
First appearance: iii
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Gossips with Miss Prime and later with Mrs.
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Mrs. Martin belongs to the circle of Dexter women who gather to lay out Margaret Brent and then debate, with astonishing speed, who should take the orphaned child. She is among the astonished chorus when Miss Prime…
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- Other
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- Community members and acquaintances
- Fred's family and caretakers
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Frederick Bren…
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