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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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In IV: Friendly and amiable; Carol attempts to connect with her by asking about her baby's throat. Later, in IV: Met with her husband in…

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • 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
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