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The Able McLaughlins · Character

Mary

A female character, possibly a servant or neighbor.

minor

Also known as Mary

First appearance: xv

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In The Homecoming: The oldest child, a teacher, who first identifies the soldier's blue uniform. Later, in V: Wully's sister, heard laughing in the kitchen while Chirstie sobs, highlighting the contrast between safety…

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See Mary in xv

Character Web

9 connections

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FLFloraIMIsobel McLaugh…PKPeter KeithWMWully McLaughlinCHChirstieMAMary

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

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

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

This is the story's dramatic climax because it represents the emotional and psychological peak where Wully’s s…

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Mary appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Mary in xv