The Song of the Lark · Character

Mrs. Livery Johnson

A woman who runs a boarding house in Moonstone.

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Also known as Mrs. Johnson, Johnson

First appearance: i

Mrs. Livery Johnson shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

President of the concert committee; a fierce W.C.T.U.

Mrs. Livery Johnson first appears in 0003 i.

In VIII: President of the concert committee; a fierce W.C.T.U. worker and Baptist; delights in rebuking Thea and ensures Lily Fisher's success.

Later, in XV: Confronts Thea about her temper with older pupils, demanding an apology for her daughter Grace.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

In this scene, Thea’s summoning of Dr. Archie marks the emotional and psychological peak of her crisis: she ha…

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