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The Magnificent Ambersons · Character

Mr. Kinney

Fred's father, a blunt and outspoken businessman.

minor

Also known as Mr. Kinney, The grizzled Mr. Kinney, Kinney, the infernal Kinney, Mr. Frederick Kinney

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Mr. Kinney shows up with force in Chapter VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Talks with Eugene Morgan about his son Fred's grudge against George and the general dislike of George.
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JSJanie SharonGAGeorge Amberso…FKFred KinneyEMEugene MorganIAIsabel AmbersonMKMr. Kinney

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Amberson family and associates
  • Minor characters and servants
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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