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Jack Mooney

Polly's brother, a rough man who threatens Mr. Doran over his sister's honor.

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Also known as Jack

First appearance: The Boarding House

Jack Mooney shows up with force in The Boarding House. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In The Boarding House: Mrs. Mooney's son, a hard case who adds to the household's…

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MAMariaGCGabriel ConroyMHMr. HenchyAJAunt Julia Mor…MKMr. KernanJMJack Mooney

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  • Threats and faded talents
  • Central protagonists and catalysts
  • Political operators and lost loves
  • Party guests and spiritual guides

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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

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