# Allen — The Able McLaughlins character guide

> Allen in The Able McLaughlins by Margaret Wilson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Allen

**First appearance:** 0004-v

## Who they are

A young man from the community, friend or acquaintance of Wully.

## Relationships

### [Wully McLaughlin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_able_mclaughlins_se/characters/wully_mclaughlin)

_friendship_

Allen is a close friend and confidant to Wully, offering camaraderie and practical help.

## In the story

### [The Homecoming](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_able_mclaughlins_se/chapters/i)

Wully's brother, killed in battle; his death is a central trauma in Wully's homecoming.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_able_mclaughlins_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned as Wully's brother who used to sing loudly in church and with whom Wully once bet about chills.

### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_able_mclaughlins_se/chapters/vii)

Mentioned in Isobel's thoughts as a contrast to Wully's previous trustworthiness.

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