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Hugh Kennicott

Carol and Will's young son.

minor

Also known as VI Hugh

First appearance: VI

Hugh Kennicott's tie to Carol Kennicott is one of the pressures that moves Main Street—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Carol's newborn son, named for her father; he develops into a thin, healthy child with a large head and delicate hair.
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With Carol Kennicott (family): Hugh is Carol's beloved infant son, and her relationship with him is deeply maternal, though she sometimes feels trapped by the demands of motherhood. With Carol Kennicott (family): Hugh…

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ESEzra StowbodyEHEarl HaydockDTDr. Terry GouldAEAxel EggeDMDr. McGanumHKHugh Kennicott

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  • Other

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  • Main social circle
  • Town background figures

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because Carol experiences a psychological reversal: her aloofness melts, and she f…

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