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Deborah

A woman who helps with household chores and appears briefly.

minor

Also known as Debby

First appearance: i aunt harriet has a cough

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LBLias BrewsterABAbigailEAElizabeth AnnEPEllen PetersSHShepDEDeborah

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Family and Community
  • Putney Farm Family
  • Protagonist

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

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