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Mary Olivier: A Life · Character

Jimmy

A young man who is a friend of the Olivier brothers.

minor

Also known as Poor Jimmy, Mr. James, Dear Jimmy

First appearance: Book II: Childhood (1869–1875)

Jimmy shows up with force in Book II: Childhood (1869–1875). The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mary's brother; his departure marks a significant event in the chapter.
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Jimmy first appears in 0006 book ii childhood 1869 1875.

In Book II: Childhood (1869–1875): Mary's brother; his departure marks a significant event in the chapter.

Later, in Chapter XII: Has been sent to Australia after doing something disgraceful; Mary writes him a letter expressing her continued love and loyalty.

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NWNorman WaughRORoddy OlivierMAMammaMOMary OlivierUVUncle VictorJIJimmy

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Core Family and Close Circle
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Mary Olivier’s emotional peak is her ecstatic, unutterable happiness while composing her “Dream-Play” on the m…

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See Jimmy in Book II: Childhood (1869–1875)
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