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The Homemaker · Character
Jim McCarthy
A young boy or man in the story.
minor
Also known as Little Jim, Jimmy
First appearance: part i i
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Character groups
- Community Background Figures
- Core Knapp Family
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it forces the children to confront the emotional chasm between…
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