Main Street · Character
Mrs. McGanum
A plump, amiable young wife in the town.
minor
Also known as Chunky, young Mrs. McGanum
First appearance: iii
Mrs. McGanum shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Friendly and amiable; Carol attempts to connect with her by asking about her baby's throat.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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See Mrs. McGanum in iii