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Jennie

A young Black woman in the rural South, sister to a local character.

minor

Also known as sister Jennie

First appearance: vii of the black belt

Jennie shows up with force in Of the Coming of John. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The shy little waitress at the Henderson house, who is asked about her John (Black John).
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Jennie first appears in 0009 vii of the black belt.

In Of the Coming of John: The shy little waitress at the Henderson house, who is asked about her John (Black John).

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

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

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