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Lousy O'Neil

Scripps O'Neil's daughter in The Torrents of Spring.

minor

Also known as little Lousy, Lousy

First appearance: the torrents of spring

Lousy O'Neil shows up with force in Red and Black Laughter. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Scripps's daughter, called Lousy, who is studying at the Mancelona High School.
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In Red and Black Laughter: Scripps's daughter, called Lousy, who is studying at the Mancelona High School. Later, in I: Scripps' daughter,…

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SOScripps O'NeilNANick AdamsMGManuel GarciaTGThe girlYJYogi JohnsonLOLousy O'Neil

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Writers and Editors
  • Boxing and Bullfighting

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the doctor’s hollow reassurance—that the narrator will play f…

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