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Sister Jenkins

A pessimistic nurse in the hospital.

minor

Also known as the monumental Sister Jenkins

First appearance: i

Sister Jenkins shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Night duty nurse who is pessimistic about patients' survival; dismisses Nell at the end of her shift.
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Character Web

19 connections

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GGGeorge GreenLMLa MarreFRFredaJHJane HardingWDWalter DeyreSJSister Jenkins

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Vernon's inner circle
  • Minor and supporting characters
  • Tragic female connections
  • Vernon's parents and aunt

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

This is the dramatic climax because Vernon reaches an emotional and psychological peak where his grief over Ja…

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