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Rahel

femaleFirst seen chapter 1Last seen chapter 3

Twin sister who returns to Ayemenem to see her brother Estha. Rahel slips out of a play to approach Velutha, tickles him, and later covers his eyes while searching for Sophie Mol, displaying a vivid, mischievous personality. Rahel engages in the Welcome Home scene, asks about kissing, and is lifted by Velutha

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