Kipps · Character
Mrs. Kipps
Kipps's mother, a simple woman from the working class who appears briefly in his early life.
minor
Also known as young Artie, Artie, Art Kipps, old Kipps, Arthur
First appearance: I: The Little Shop at New Romney
Mrs. Kipps shows up with force in I: The Little Shop at New Romney. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Kipps' aunt and guardian, who oversees his upbringing and departure for apprenticeship.
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In I: The Little Shop at New Romney: Kipps' aunt and guardian, who oversees his upbringing and departure for apprenticeship. Later, in II: The Emporium: Referenced as 'young Artie' in the context of Kipps' earlier life…
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See Mrs. Kipps in I: The Little Shop at New RomneyNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because Kipps experiences the emotional and psychological peak of his inte…
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See Mrs. Kipps in I: The Little Shop at New Romney