Emily of New Moon · Character
Old Kelly
An old Irish neighbor who tells stories and befriends Emily.
minor
Also known as Old Jock Kelly, Jock Kelly, Mr. Kelly, Kelly, Old Mr. Kelly
First appearance: vi new moon
Old Kelly shows up with force in Fancy Fed. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The tin pedlar who gives Emily the grey kitten and brings her candy; he is a friendly figure who teases her about getting married.
Old Kelly first appears in 0005 vi new moon.
In Fancy Fed: The tin pedlar who gives Emily the grey kitten and brings her candy; he is a friendly figure who teases her about getting married.
Later, in Wyther Grange: Drives Emily to Priest Pond, gives her a hairbrush with a mirror, and warns her about the Priests and Caroline Priest.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Village and Family
- New Moon Household
- Burnley Family Tragedy
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this chapter, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Aunt Elizabeth discovers Emily’s secret writ…
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See Old Kelly in vi new moon