The Song of the Lark · Character
Mrs. Tellamantez
A Mexican woman in Moonstone who hosts dances.
minor
First appearance: III
Mrs. Tellamantez shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Spanish Johnny's wife; patient and resigned, she cares for him despite his repeated disappearances.
Mrs. Tellamantez first appears in 0005 iii.
In VI: Spanish Johnny's wife; patient and resigned, she cares for him despite his repeated disappearances.
Later, in VII: Prepares lunch, does drawn-work, and reminisces about her hometown in Mexico.
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended Moonstone and Chicago network
- Moonstone community figures
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mrs. Tellamantez in III