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Maria

A woman mentioned in conversation by the characters.

minor

Also known as May

First appearance: iv

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TEThe EnglishSWSir Walter Ell…NMNurse McInnisDLDr. LesageHAHelen AmbroseMAMaria

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Medical & Peripheral Figures
  • Extended Cast & References
  • Main Voyage Characters

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Hewet’s internal crisis reaches its emotional peak as he confronts the tormenting possibility that Rachel is i…

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