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While the Billy Boils · Character

Mrs. Brown

A woman in a bush story.

minor

Also known as Brown

First appearance: a visit of condolence

Mrs. Brown shows up with force in Steelman. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Brown's wife, exasperated by Steelman's presence and skeptical of her husband's attempts to evict him.
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TNThe NarratorMBMother BrockMBMrs. Brown

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and Named Bush Characters
  • Protagonist
  • Recurring Bush Archetypes

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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