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Write 3 to 5 sentences about the following character.

The Aunt

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Solution

The Aunt - The aunt is a gentlewoman, who seems to care a lot for all the three children. She tries to teach them all good values in life and also tries to suffice their curious mind, but due to her lack of authoritative nature, she seems to be failing miserably. She seems to be bad at answering their questions and in the art of story-telling.

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Chapter 4.2: The Storyteller - English Workshop [Page 91]

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Chapter 4.2 The Storyteller
English Workshop | Q 5.1 | Page 91

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