The Country of the Pointed Firs · Character
Mari' Harris
A local woman mentioned in community gossip.
minor
Also known as Mari
First appearance: xvii a country road
Mari' Harris shows up with force in At the Schoolhouse Window. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The captain's housekeeper, criticized by Mrs.
Mari' Harris first appears in 0016 xvii a country road.
In At the Schoolhouse Window: The captain's housekeeper, criticized by Mrs. Todd and others for her poor care of him.
Later, in Captain Littlepage: Mentioned as the captain's caretaker, described as commonplace and inelegant.
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mari' Harris in xvii a country road