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Dawson Kirk

Barry Kirk's mother, a socialite.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Dawson Kirk, Mrs. Kirk

First appearance: iv the reckoning of heaven

Dawson Kirk shows up with force in Willie Li's Good Turn. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Visits the bungalow, reveals she saw Sir Frederic talking privately with Mrs.
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In Willie Li's Good Turn: Visits the bungalow, reveals she saw Sir Frederic talking privately with Mrs. Enderby at the dinner party. Later, in Long Life and Happiness: Is questioned about her letter recommending Grace…

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PLPeter LeeMCMr. CuttleWLWillie LiBKBarry KirkJMJune MorrowDKDawson Kirk

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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