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an oxymoron is a figure of speech in which opposite terms appear
Answer: Elisa Allen, The Tinker, Henry Allen
Explanation:
Elisa Allen. The protagonist. A robust thirty-five-year-old woman, Elisa lives with her husband, Henry, on a ranch in the Salinas Valley. ...
The Tinker. A tall, bearded man who makes his living repairing pots, pans, and other kitchen utensils. The tinker is a smart person and charming salesman. ...
Henry Allen. Elisa's husband.
