Coming of Age in Mississippi | Summary and Analysis Part One: Childhood, Chapters 1 - 9
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Mama: Nicknamed “Toosweet” by some members of her extended family.
Daddy: A plantation worker named Fred who is known as Diddly to adults.
Essie Mae Moody: The narrator of the novel and oldest child in her family.
Annie/Anne Moody: The narrator, after her name is changed in eighth grade.
Adline Moody: The narrator’s infant little sister, the second youngest in the family.
Junior Moody: A newborn boy, the third youngest in the family.
James Moody: The fourth youngest in the family and the child of Raymond.
Virginia: The fifth youngest child...
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