The Way of All Flesh · Character
Mrs. Skinner
Dr. Skinner's wife.
minor
Also known as Skinner
First appearance: xix
Mrs. Skinner shows up with force in XXVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mrs. Skinner first appears in 0021 xix.
In XXVII: Dr. Skinner's wife, who manages the household and ensures the boys are well fed and cared for.
Later, in XXVIII: Shows Christina the bedrooms; described as having seen many Christinas before.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended family, servants, and acquaintances
- Protagonist
- Pontifex family core
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mrs. Skinner in xix