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Tiaré Johnson

The half-Tahitian owner of a hotel in Papeete who helps Strickland.

minor

Also known as LI Tiaré, Tiaré, Tiaré Johnson

First appearance: xli

Tiaré Johnson shows up with force in XLIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Proprietress of the Hotel de la Fleur; a generous, hospitable woman who remembers Strickland and often helped him with meals and odd jobs.
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DSDirk StroeveTNThe NarratorMSMrs. StricklandTJTiaré Johnson

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  • Minor observers and contrasts
  • Strickland's London circle
  • Protagonist

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