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Edna

A young woman mentioned in passing, possibly a servant or local.

minor

First appearance: part i an evening at mrs aldwinkle s

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor figures and backstory characters
  • Villa guests and romantics
  • Protagonist

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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