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Aunt Sarah

Stephen's aunt who lives at Morton and is kind to her.

minor

Also known as Sarah, the patient Aunt Sarah

First appearance: book i

Aunt Sarah shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as Martin's aunt living in Passy; a well-known hostess.
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Aunt Sarah first appears in 0003 book i.

In II: Mentioned as Martin's aunt living in Passy; a well-known hostess.

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LALady Anna GordonCOCollinsDUDupontPUPuddleJBJonathan Brock…ASAunt Sarah

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Parisian acquaintances
  • Core characters and family

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

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