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Henry Meekins

A minor character who appears in a specific scene.

minor

Also known as Meekins

First appearance: xiv

Henry Meekins shows up with force in Chapter XXI: The Gilded Cage. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A young professor who dines with the Forresters and shares his perspective on China, sparking Mimi's interest in broader views.
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In Chapter XXI: The Gilded Cage: A young professor who dines with the Forresters and shares his perspective on China, sparking Mimi's…

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JDJean DaquinMDMrs. DaquinJFJimmie ForresterMDMimi DaquinMSMrs. Sophronis…HMHenry Meekins

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Background and Peripheral
  • Daquin Family Circle
  • Social Circle Connections
  • Protagonist

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Mimi’s emotional peak occurs as her guilt over accepting sympathy under false pretenses intensifies to the poi…

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See Henry Meekins in xiv
See Henry Meekins in Chapter XXI: The Gilded Cage