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The Homemaker · Character

The Doctor

A physician who attends to the family.

minor

Also known as doctor

First appearance: part i i

The Doctor's tie to Mattie Farnham is one of the pressures that moves The Homemaker—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Mattie Farnham (professional): Mattie consults The Doctor regarding Lester's health, showing her concern and reliance on medical authority. With Mattie Farnham (professional): Mattie consults The Doctor regarding…

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See The Doctor in part i i

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14 connections

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MFMattie FarnhamLKLester KnappHKHelen KnappSKStephen KnappMOMotherTDThe Doctor

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Core Knapp Family
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • 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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See The Doctor in part i i
See The Doctor in part i i