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Hamnet

This is the twin child who dies from the plague toward the end of the novel.

Judith

This character is the twin who initially gets sick and is believed will not survive, but manages to recover.

The Latin Tutor

This person is the child of a glover and relocates to London to help the glove company, but finds work with at the playhouse.

Agnes

This character marries the Latin tutor and is considered odd by many in her town though others believe she has the ability to cure people with medicinal herbs.

Susanna

This is the oldest child of the main character and as such takes on much of the household responsibilities particularly after the death of a sibling.

John

This character is a glover who once had a thriving business but fell from grace after not attending church.

Joan

This character is a step-parent of the main...

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