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Mrs. Mooney
The stern proprietor of a Dublin boarding house and a mother of two. Separated from her husband and as the owner of a business, Mrs. Mooney firmly governs her own life, as well as her daughter Polly’s.
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Mr. Doran
The lover of Mrs. Mooney’s daughter Polly. He is a successful clerk who fears that his affair with Polly will tarnish his reputation, and he bemoans the restraints of marriage.
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Polly Mooney
A young girl of nineteen who is seduced by Mr. Doran.
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Jack Mooney
Mrs. Mooney’s son and Polly’s brother. He is a drinker like his father and is prone to violent outbursts.
Mr. Mooney
Mrs. Mooney’s alcoholic and abusive husband. Mrs. Mooney separated from her husband before the events of the story began.
