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Mrs. Jack Cunningham

Jack Cunningham's wife, a social climber.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Jack Cunningham, Jack, Mrs. Cunningham, the second Mrs. Cunningham

First appearance: section i

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JHJimmy HerfASAlice SheffieldLHLily HerfEREmile RigaudMMMrs. MerivaleMJMrs. Jack Cunningham

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Character groups

  • Theater and entertainment world
  • Protagonist
  • Bohemian and underworld figures
  • Elite social climbers
  • Immigrants and working class

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