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Years of Grace · Character

Father

Jane's father, a figure of authority and affection.

minor

First appearance: i

Father's tie to Jane Ward is one of the pressures that moves Years of Grace—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Jane Ward (family): Jane's father is a paternal figure who provides guidance and authority in her life. With Jane Ward (family): Jane's father is a paternal figure who provides guidance and authority in her life.

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Character Web

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LFLily FurnessSBSarah BernhardtGEGertieMBMr. BourniqueGCGrandma CarverFAFather

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Jane's family and close circle
  • Extended community and background figures

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Flora’s admission that she has sold the shop and closed the house, coupled with her confession that she “didn’…

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