Twenty Years at Hull House · Character
Jesus
Central figure in Christian teachings referenced in Addams's moral reflections.
minor
Also known as Christ
First appearance: Subjective Necessity for Social Settlements
Jesus's tie to Jane Addams is one of the pressures that moves Twenty Years at Hull House—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Invoked as the source of the Christian message of love and fellowship that inspires the settlement movement.
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With Jane Addams (psychological): Jane Addams viewed Jesus as a moral exemplar of compassion and social justice, often citing his teachings in her reform efforts. With Jane Addams (psychological): Jane Addams viewed…
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- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse reform network
- Protagonist
- Tolstoyan influence circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Jane Addams
psychological · positive
Jane Addams viewed Jesus as a moral exemplar of compassion and social justice, often… How this plays out →
- Jane Addams
psychological · positive
Jane Addams viewed Jesus as a moral exemplar of compassion and social justice, often… How this plays out →
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