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Uncle Whittier Smail
Carol's gruff, conservative uncle who disapproves of her ideas.
minor
Also known as Whittier, Uncle Whittier
First appearance: main street
Uncle Whittier Smail shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Moves to Gopher Prairie, buys Ole Jenson's grocery, and constantly questions Carol's ideas and habits with a superior village smile.
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In II: Moves to Gopher Prairie, buys Ole Jenson's grocery, and constantly questions Carol's ideas and habits with a superior village smile. Later, in I: Uncle Whittier makes a rude comment about Carol's dress and…
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This is the dramatic climax because Carol experiences a psychological reversal: her aloofness melts, and she f…
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