The Conjure Woman · Character
Mars Jeems McLean
A cruel slave owner who is transformed by a conjuring spell.
minor
Also known as young Mars Jeems, Jeems
First appearance: Mars Jeems's Nightmare
Mars Jeems McLean shows up with force in Mars Jeems's Nightmare. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The grandfather of the neighbor seen beating his horse; a notoriously cruel slaveholder who forbade singing, dancing, courting, and marriage among his slaves.
Mars Jeems McLean first appears in 0002 mars jeems s nightmare.
In Mars Jeems's Nightmare: The grandfather of the neighbor seen beating his horse; a notoriously cruel slaveholder who forbade singing, dancing, courting, and marriage among his slaves.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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