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Mrs. Voigt

A German-American woman who runs a boarding house in Lincoln.

minor

First appearance: Homecoming in Uniform

Mrs. Voigt shows up with force in Homecoming in Uniform. The page is where that presence becomes real.

German immigrant restaurant owner harassed by local boys; shares nostalgic memories of her homeland.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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