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Father James Flynn

A paralyzed priest whose death opens the story and haunts the young narrator.

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Also known as The Rev. James Flynn, James

First appearance: The Sisters

Father James Flynn shows up with force in The Sisters. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The deceased priest, whose death and life are the focus of the chapter.

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

Farrington’s psychological peak occurs here as his simmering resentment and humiliation explode into a direct,…

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