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Mrs. J. J. Rice

A wealthy white woman who employs Annjee.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Rice

First appearance: vii white folks

Mrs. J. J. Rice shows up with force in Work. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In Work: Mrs. Rice is Annjee's employer, who criticizes Annjee's cooking and service, prompting Sandy's angry…

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ANAnnjeeSASandyJIJimboyHAHarriettTETempyMJMrs. J. J. Rice

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Core family and close community
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when Wim Dogberry’s profound shame over wetting the bed drives him…

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