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Mrs. Givens

Rev. Givens's wife and Helen's mother, who appears in family scenes.

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Also known as Old Mrs. Givens, Old lady Givens

First appearance: i

Mrs. Givens shows up with force in Chapter IV: The Knights of Nordica. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Givens' wife, a devout Christian who is suspicious of her husband's enthusiasm and laments the younger generation's lack of interest in religion.
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In Chapter IV: The Knights of Nordica: Givens' wife, a devout Christian who is suspicious of her husband's enthusiasm and laments the younger generation's lack of interest in religion. Later, in Chapter XII: The…

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SBSisseretta Bla…TNThe NegroesDJDr. Joseph BondsMDMax DisherPHPresident Haro…MGMrs. Givens

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  • Secondary and Background Figures
  • Main Movement Characters
  • Political and Medical Establishment

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

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