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Andrew McLaughlin

Another member of the McLaughlin family, possibly a cousin.

minor

Also known as Andrew, Andrew McLaughlin

First appearance: xvi

Andrew McLaughlin shows up with force in The Homecoming. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Fifteen-year-old Andrew, working in the field, witnesses the emotional homecoming and later carries sleeping children to bed.
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In The Homecoming: Fifteen-year-old Andrew, working in the field, witnesses the emotional homecoming and later carries sleeping children to…

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See Andrew McLaughlin in xvi

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WMWully McLaughlinPKPeter KeithAMAndrew McLaughlin

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended family and locals
  • Protagonist
  • McLaughlin family and neighbors

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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Andrew McLaughlin appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Andrew McLaughlin in xvi