Look Homeward, Angel · Character

Daisy

A young woman who works for Eliza and has a brief romance with Ben.

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Also known as Daisy, May Corpening

First appearance: part i i

Daisy shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Second child, a girl, born fifteen months after Steve.

Daisy first appears in 0005 part i i.

In II: Second child, a girl, born fifteen months after Steve.

Later, in III: Timid and frightened by Oliver's behavior, she seeks refuge with neighbors.

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

Gant, having emerged from his "charnel-house of death," witnesses Eugene's triumph and feels his heart "lifted…

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II
Second child, a girl, born fifteen months after Steve.
III
Timid and frightened by Oliver's behavior, she seeks refuge with neighbors.
Chapter IV
Eugene's sister, who bathes him roughly and is seen going to school, a memory that helps Eugene recognize her as the same person.
Chapter XI
Refuses a marriage proposal from Mr. McKissem; promises herself to a young South Carolinian.
Chapter XXIII
Eugene visits her for Christmas and wears his new suit.
Chapter XXXIV
Mentioned in Eliza's letter as having visited with her children, who were sick with the flu.

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