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Mrs. Hominy

A pretentious American writer and lecturer who hosts Martin.

minor

Also known as Toe, Toe Mrs. Hominy, Hominy, the horrible Hominy

First appearance: xxxi

Mrs. Hominy shows up with force in XXII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Wife of Major Hominy, introduced to Martin as a literary figure who will travel with him toward Eden.
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In XXII: Wife of Major Hominy, introduced to Martin as a literary figure who will travel with him toward Eden. Later, in XXIII: Disembarks…

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MPMercy PecksniffMTMark TapleyLNLummy NedSPSeth PecksniffJIJinkinsMHMrs. Hominy

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See Mrs. Hominy in xxxi