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Mangan's Sister

The unnamed girl the young narrator is infatuated with in Araby.

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First appearance: Araby

Mangan's Sister shows up with force in Araby. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The object of the narrator's romantic obsession; she speaks to him about Araby and he promises to bring her a gift.
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MAMr. AlleyneMAMahonyLELenehanCOCorleyEHEveline HillMSMangan's Sister

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Street-level schemers and infatuations
  • Frustrated workers and pub companions
  • Minor figures and background presences
  • Protagonist

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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