Three Lives · Character
Peter
A young man who briefly courts Melanctha.
minor
Also known as this Peter
First appearance: melanctha
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With Anna Federner (romantic): Anna has a brief, unsatisfying romantic involvement with Peter, a man who fails to meet her emotional needs. With Anna Federner (romantic): Anna has a brief, unsatisfying romantic…
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- Other
Character groups
- Melanctha's social circle
- Extended household and community
- Melanctha's later lovers
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- Anna Federner
romantic · negative
- Anna Federner
romantic · negative
- Anna Federner
romantic · negative
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