The Able McLaughlins · Character

Wee Johnnie

A young child, likely a relative, often mentioned in family scenes.

minor

Also known as wee Johnnie, Johnnie, Wee Johnnie, Bonnie Wee Johnnie, little Johnnie

First appearance: iv

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In III: Mentioned as the baby playing on the floor in the opening of the chapter. Later, in XI: The newborn baby, named John by his grandfather, who is adored and celebrated by the family despite the circumstances of…

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

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The Homecoming
Not directly present in this chapter.
III
Mentioned as the baby playing on the floor in the opening of the chapter.
XI
The newborn baby, named John by his grandfather, who is adored and celebrated by the family despite the circumstances of his birth.
XIII
The baby is cared for by Chirstie and is a source of joy for the family.
XVIII
Chirstie and Wully's baby, who resembles Peter Keith according to Aunt Libby.
The Town Trip
The baby, included in the family tintype photographs.
XXI
Chirstie and Wully's baby, present in the wagon throughout the journey.
XXII
Restless and playful, speaks his first sentence ('Get up, Nellie!'), which breaks Chirstie's coldness momentarily.

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