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Mr. O'Connor

A canvasser who works alongside Mr. Henchy in the election campaign.

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First appearance: Ivy Day in the Committee Room

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A grey-haired young canvasser who spends the evening by the fire, smoking and listening to the political talk.
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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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