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The Homemaker · Character

Mr. Knapp

Lester's father, a stern figure in the family.

minor

Also known as That Mr. Knapp

First appearance: part i i

Mr. Knapp shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Reported to have fallen from a roof and died, prompting the Willings to offer assistance.
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LKLester KnappJWJerome WillingMFMattie FarnhamSKStephen KnappHKHenry KnappMKMr. Knapp

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Core Knapp Family
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Knapp in part i i
See Mr. Knapp in VII