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Selma

A young woman who works as a maid for the Marshall family.

minor

Also known as Selma

First appearance: i

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PBPeter ByeBBBelle ByeJMJoanna MarshallJHJohn HoweSESelma

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Background acquaintances
  • Main social circle
  • Bye family members
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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