Mrs. Capron
An officious and moralistic woman in Ivy Corners, active in humanitarian societies.
Core Belief
"She believes in strict adherence to religious and moral principles, and sees it as her duty to correct the perceived failings of others. She is particularly concerned with preventing cruelty to animals and promoting virtuous behavior in her community."
Worldview
Mrs. Capron views the world as a place in need of constant moral correction. She sees herself as a guardian of virtue and is quick to condemn those who deviate from her strict standards.
Personality
Mrs. Capron is a stern and self-righteous character, deeply involved in local social and moral causes. She is quick to judge others and offer unsolicited advice, and often uses her position in humanitarian societies as a platform for her own pronouncements.
In Their Own Words
"“Well, there ain’t no responsibility here, I see! Store door open, nobody around! Them two young ones of Smedge’s lookin’ in at the things, rubbin’ their dirty hands all over the glass case, choosin’ what’s their favorite dry-goods! All I can say is, Frenzy, that either you trust yourself too much or you expect that Serapham and Cherabum is going to keep store for you.”"
"“What’s this I got on my shoes? Fly-paper? For the land’s sake! Now how in the name of Job do I get that off?”"
"“You’re like me,” said Mrs. Tyarck. Taking her handkerchief, she wet it in the rain-barrel and obsequiously attempted to rub off a slight fly-paper stickiness still on the mohair of her friend. “You’re like me. I’m that tender-hearted I can’t even boil a lobster. I was so from a child. Come time the kettle boils it’s Tyarck always has to put the lobster in—me all of a tremble!”"
Other Characters from The best short stories of 1918, and the yearbook of the American short story
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Proprietor of the Great Shanghai Chop Suey Palace, husband to Fanny Mei Hi, and father.
Fanny Mei Hi
Wife of Nag Hong Fah and mother to Brian and Fanny.
Miss Frances Giddings
A polite, elderly spinster and proprietor of a small general store in Ivy Corners.
Edith Preston
Narrator of the story 'Buster,' a perceptive and well-meaning spinster visiting Cape Ann.
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