Major Barbara · Character
Jenny Hill
Jenny Hill is a young Salvation Army officer whose fierce, unguarded devotion to saving souls leaves her dangerously exposed to every emotional current that sweeps through the shelter.
supporting
Also known as Jenny, Jenny Glory
First appearance: act ii
As a supporting figure in Major Barbara, Jenny Hill is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
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Character Web
12 connectionsA slice of how Jenny Hill sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Salvation Army shelter denizens
- Protagonist
- Undershaft family and associates
+7 more in the full Character Web
Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
In this scene, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Barbara appears without her Salvation Army uni…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Bill Walker
rivalry · negative
Bill Walker physically assaults Jenny Hill in a fit of rage, establishing a violent… How this plays out →
- Mrs. Baines
professional · positive
- Rummy Mitchens
professional · positive
- Bill Walker
rivalry · negative
Bill Walker physically assaults Jenny Hill in a fit of rage, establishing a violent… How this plays out →
- Bill Walker
rivalry · negative
Bill Walker physically assaults Jenny Hill in a fit of rage, establishing a violent… How this plays out →
- Rummy Mitchens
professional · positive
- Rummy Mitchens
professional · positive
- Mrs. Baines
professional · positive
- Mrs. Baines
professional · positive
Relationship notes
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See Jenny Hill in act ii