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Frankie Addams
fictional character
Frankie Addams, fictional character, the protagonist of Carson McCullersâs novel The Member of the Wedding (1946). Frankie is a lonely 12-year-old tomboy who feels the need for human connection. She particularly longs to be a member of her brother Jarvisâs wedding and to accompany him on his honeymoon. Though this plan is thwarted, by the end of the novel she has become more comfortable with herself.
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