How the Other Half Lives · Character

James Russell Lowell

A poet or literary figure referenced in the introduction.

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Also known as Jimmy, Probably Jimmy

First appearance: Epigraph

James Russell Lowell shows up with force in Epigraph. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Author of the quoted poem, critiquing societal and religious hypocrisy.

James Russell Lowell first appears in 0001 epigraph.

In Epigraph: Author of the quoted poem, critiquing societal and religious hypocrisy.

Later, in IV: The Downtown Back-Alleys: Mentioned as 'Jimmy,' a resident who allegedly used the sewers as a shortcut to work each day.

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

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Epigraph
Author of the quoted poem, critiquing societal and religious hypocrisy.
IV: The Downtown Back-Alleys
Mentioned as 'Jimmy,' a resident who allegedly used the sewers as a shortcut to work each day.
Waifs of the City’s Slums
Not explicitly mentioned in this chapter.
The Street Arab
Referenced as an example of a successful man who rose from poverty, though not directly present in the chapter's narrative.
XXII: The Wrecks and the Waste
Possibly referenced as 'Jimmy' in the context of the song 'Oh! how my heart grows weary' which is sung by an insane woman in the asylum.

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