Laughing Boy · Character
Lily
A white woman, possibly a teacher or missionary.
minor
Also known as Lillian
First appearance: viii
Lily shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Addressed by the American guide using her school name 'Lily'; she dismisses him with a measuring glance.
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In II: Addressed by the American guide using her school name 'Lily'; she dismisses him with a measuring glance. Later, in II: Referenced…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Cross-Cultural Figures
- Navajo Community Elders
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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