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Aunt Mathilda

Anna's aunt, who helps raise her.

minor

Also known as Mathilda

First appearance: the good anna

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HKHerman KrederMHMathilda HaydonPEPeterAFAnna FedernerLMLena MainzAMAunt Mathilda

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended household and community
  • Anna's domestic circle
  • Melanctha's social circle
  • Protagonist

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