Salem Chapel · Character

Mrs. Pigeon

A gossipy member of the Salem congregation.

minor

Also known as Pigeon, Even Mrs. Pigeon, The repentant Pigeon

First appearance: I

Mrs. Pigeon shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The poulterer's wife, who criticizes a former minister's wife for being too grand and warns Vincent against similar behavior.

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In I: The poulterer's wife, who criticizes a former minister's wife for being too grand and warns Vincent against similar behavior. Later, in X: Observes Vincent with silent admiration, appreciating his 'high' demeanor…

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Congregation and community members
Visitors and outsiders
Central scandal participants
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Escalation
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Aftermath
Closing

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I
The poulterer's wife, who criticizes a former minister's wife for being too grand and warns Vincent against similar behavior.
X
Observes Vincent with silent admiration, appreciating his 'high' demeanor at the tea-meeting.
XVIII
Attempts to greet Vincent and his mother on the street but is ignored as they rush past in their distress.
XXI
Criticizes Arthur for being 'too high' for the congregation; is deftly put in her place by Mrs. Vincent.
Chapter XXXIV
Leads gossip against Vincent at the tea-party, accusing him of trifling with girls' affections; respects his dignified withdrawal but criticizes him.
XLII
Sits in a back seat as a spy, plotting the Temperance Hall and an opposition preacher, but leans forward with excitement during Vincent's speech.

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