The Informer · Character
Mary McPhillip
Frankie McPhillip's mother, awake past midnight in a cellar inquiry room, she begs Gallagher not to murder the informer and is answered with a stuffed mouth.
supporting
Also known as Mary
First appearance: i
As a supporting figure in The Informer, Mary McPhillip is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Defends Frankie's revolutionary actions against her father, questions Gypo about Frankie's last meeting.
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With Commandant Dan Gallagher (romantic): Dan and Mary are lovers, with Mary deeply devoted to Dan despite the danger. With Gypo Nolan (psychological): Gypo is obsessed with Mary, viewing her as an unattainable ideal…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Psychological
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Gypo's associates and victims
- Minor characters and background figures
- Protagonist
- Revolutionary comrades
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the irreversible turning point where Gypo’s fate is seale…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Commandant Dan Gallagher
romantic · positive
Dan and Mary are lovers, with Mary deeply devoted to Dan despite the danger. How this plays out →
- Gypo Nolan
psychological · ambivalent
- Dart Flynn
social · positive
- Father Conroy
psychological · positive
- Commandant Dan Gallagher
romantic · positive
Dan and Mary are lovers, with Mary deeply devoted to Dan despite the danger. How this plays out →
- Gypo Nolan
psychological · ambivalent
- Gypo Nolan
psychological · ambivalent
- Commandant Dan Gallagher
romantic · positive
Dan and Mary are lovers, with Mary deeply devoted to Dan despite the danger. How this plays out →
- Father Conroy
psychological · positive
- Dart Flynn
social · positive
- Dart Flynn
social · positive
- Father Conroy
psychological · positive
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Mary McPhillip appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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