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The Well of Loneliness · Character

Agnes Massey

A society woman who gossips about Stephen.

minor

Also known as Agnes

First appearance: book i

Agnes Massey shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Jolly, red-haired daughter who becomes fast friends with Mary.
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Agnes Massey first appears in 0003 book i.

In II: Jolly, red-haired daughter who becomes fast friends with Mary.

Later, in III: Accompanies Lady Massey in social visits to the Rue Jacob house.

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MAMacGregorJBJonathan Brock…MLMary LlewellynLALady Anna GordonSGStephen GordonAMAgnes Massey

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  • Other

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  • Extended cast and background figures
  • Core characters and family
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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