The History of Mr. Polly · Character
Aunt Flo
Mr. Polly's aunt.
minor
Also known as Good old Aunty Flo
First appearance: iv mr polly an orphan
Aunt Flo shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The plump woman and proprietress of the Potwell Inn; reveals her fear and helplessness regarding Uncle Jim.
Aunt Flo first appears in 0014 iv mr polly an orphan.
In V: The plump woman and proprietress of the Potwell Inn; reveals her fear and helplessness regarding Uncle Jim.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Mr. Polly reaches his emotional and psychological peak here by embracing suicide as a liberating act, experien…
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