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Character Role Analysis

Dedé and Minerva

Dedé is practical and timid; Minerva is idealistic and bold. The two sisters argue often because of their different dispositions. While all of the sisters have distinct characteristics, these two are the furthest from each other on the spectrum of bravery; Minerva seems to be courageous to the point of foolhardiness, while Dedé is careful, verging on cowardly.