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Nannie

The other sister of Father Flynn who greets visitors at his wake.

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First appearance: The Sisters

Nannie shows up with force in The Sisters. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Father Flynn's other sister, present but silent during the visit.
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ELElizaLCLittle ChandlerFPFather PurdonIGIgnatius Galla…JDJames DuffyNANannie

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Death and youthful folly
  • Central protagonists and catalysts
  • Party guests and spiritual guides
  • Minor figures and background presences

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Setup
  • 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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