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Jimmy McTaggert

A young McTaggert, often in conflict with the McLaughlins.

minor

Also known as James, Jimmie, Jimmy McTaggert, The young Jimmy McTaggert, the great honest young McTaggert

First appearance: xiv

Jimmy McTaggert shows up with force in The Homecoming. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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JMJeannie McNairFLFloraSMSquire McLaugh…JPJanet PriceWMWully McLaughlinJMJimmy McTaggert

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

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

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Jimmy McTaggert in xiv
See Jimmy McTaggert in The Homecoming