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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- Other
Character groups
- Amberson family and associates
- Minor characters and servants
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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