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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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HKHenry KnappFAFatherLKLester KnappHKHelen KnappMFMattie FarnhamOMOld Mrs. Hennessy

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Core Knapp Family
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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