The Homemaker · Character
Old Mrs. Hennessy
An elderly woman in the community.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Hennessy
First appearance: part i i
Old Mrs. Hennessy shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Helps at the Knapp house during the day, doing housework.
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In IX: Helps at the Knapp house during the day, doing housework. Later, in XI: Volunteers to help Lester if he needs…
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Character groups
- Core Knapp Family
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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