Sarah Penn-“The Revolt of "Mother"
Sarah is Adoniram’s spouse. Sarah is the heroine in “The Revolt of "Mother."
Nanny Penn-“The Revolt of "Mother"
Nanny is Sarah and Adoniram’s only daughter. She is rendered a feeble girl. She is about to tie the knot with George.
Adoniram Penn-“The Revolt of "Mother"
Adoniram’s family including his wife address him as “Father.” He does not actualize the pledge he made to his wife about putting up a new house for his household for four decades.
Sammy Penn-“The Revolt of "Mother"
Sammy is Nanny’s brother who schools. His father shares his confidences with him.
George-“The Revolt of "Mother"
George is Nanny’s suitor. Nanny is mortified about wedding him at their unfit house.
Hiram-“The Revolt of "Mother"
Hiram is mother’s brother. He sends Adoniram a letter inviting him to go purchase a horse. The letter gives mother and her children ample opportunity to relocate to the new barn.
Louisa Ellis-“The New England Nun”
Louisa Ellis is the protagonist in “A New England Nun.” Her life is characterized by “feminine appurtenances.”
Caesar-“The New England Nun”
Caesar is Louisa Ellis’s ‘yellow-and-white dog.’ The dog scarcely goes out of the hut.
Joe Dagget-“The New England Nun”
Joe Dagget is Louisa’s boyfriend. They have had a long distant relationship for fifteen years. Eventually, they break up.
Lily Dyer-“The New England Nun”
She works for Joe’s mother. Lily has an affair with Joe Dagget.
