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John Keith

Uncle John Keith and his wife Libby hover over their grown son Peter with a devotion that the neighbors read as the root of his ruin.

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Also known as John Keith, Aunt Libby, Libby, Libby Keith, Uncle John, Uncle John Keith, poor distracted Aunt Libby and Uncle John Keith

First appearance: ii

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With Wully McLaughlin (rivalry): John Keith is a source of conflict for Wully, often opposing him in matters of honor and justice. With Isobel McLaughlin (social): Isobel and John Keith have a tense acquaintance, rooted…

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Character Web

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WMWully McLaughlinIMIsobel McLaugh…CHChirstiePKPeter KeithJPJanet PriceJKJohn Keith

Relationship types

  • Rivalry
  • Social
  • Psychological
  • Family
  • Other

Character groups

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

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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