Dubliners · Character
Jack Mooney
Polly's brother, a rough man who threatens Mr. Doran over his sister's honor.
minor
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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Farrington’s psychological peak occurs here as his simmering resentment and humiliation explode into a direct,…
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