The Informer · Character
Mrs. McPhillip
Frankie's mother, a grieving widow who confronts Gypo.
minor
Also known as McPhillip
First appearance: I
Mrs. McPhillip shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Frankie's mother, who gave Gypo half a sovereign to pass to Frankie, which Gypo spent.
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In I: Frankie's mother, who gave Gypo half a sovereign to pass to Frankie, which Gypo spent. Later, in IV: Receives coins from Gypo and…
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- Other
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- Gypo's associates and victims
- Protagonist
- Minor characters and background figures
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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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See Mrs. McPhillip in I