The History of Mr. Polly · Character
Mrs. Polly
Mr. Polly's mother, a minor figure in his past.
minor
Also known as the unveracious Polly, Minnie
First appearance: iv mr polly an orphan
Mrs. Polly shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as 'the unveracious Polly' and 'Minnie,' one of the Larkins cousins, affectionate and free with endearments.
Mrs. Polly first appears in 0014 iv mr polly an orphan.
In IV: Mentioned as 'the unveracious Polly' and 'Minnie,' one of the Larkins cousins, affectionate and free with endearments.
Later, in VI: Miriam: Returns home with a grievance about piecework at the carpet place, adding to the domestic atmosphere.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Family & Acquaintances
- Protagonist
- Polly's Domestic Circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- 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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