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Miss Mary Finch is a character in the novel "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson. She is a kind and compassionate owner of the protagonist, Isabel, and her sister Ruth, who initially treat them with respect and care. However, after Miss Finch's death, her will is ignored and the sisters are sold into slavery, leading to a drastic change in their lives and illustrating the harsh realities of the time. Her character serves as a symbol of the complexities within the institution of slavery, where even kind owners can be powerless against societal norms.

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