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Mrs. Marshall

Joanna's mother, a gentle and supportive homemaker.

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Also known as old Mrs. Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall

First appearance: I

Mrs. Marshall shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Joel's wife, a former schoolteacher, is kind and unambitious, and she names their children, including Joanna, whom she notes resembles Joel.
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In I: Joel's wife, a former schoolteacher, is kind and unambitious, and she names their children, including Joanna, whom she notes…

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JBJoshua ByeIBIsaiah ByeJAJanMEMaggie EllersleyPBPeter ByeMMMrs. Marshall

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  • Main social circle
  • Bye family members

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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