The Virginian · Character
Grandmother Stark
Molly's stern grandmother who disapproves of her relationship with the Virginian.
minor
First appearance: xxvii grandmother stark
Grandmother Stark shows up with force in The Sincere Spinster. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Molly's great-aunt in Dunbarton, New Hampshire, who comforts and strengthens Molly, advising her not to marry without love.
Grandmother Stark first appears in 0029 xxvii grandmother stark.
In The Sincere Spinster: Molly's great-aunt in Dunbarton, New Hampshire, who comforts and strengthens Molly, advising her not to marry without love.
Later, in XXII: “What Is a Rustler?”: Molly's great-aunt in Dunbarton, who perceives Molly's changed demeanor and attachment to the Virginian. She shares her own youthful love story and offers support.
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- Other
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- Molly's Family and Past
- Protagonist
- Ranch Community Core
- Antagonists and Foils
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the psychological peak where the Virginian, after a long…
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