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Madam Glynn

A faded soprano who auditions for the concert but is rejected.

minor

First appearance: a mother

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MAMariaKKKathleen KearneyMHMr. HolohanJMJack MooneyMDMr. DoranMGMadam Glynn

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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

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