The boarding house

The title refers to an old mansion where the main characters meet at the beginning of the story.

The title refers to the place where Mrs. Mooney and her daughter live, where many important plot events occur.

Mrs. Mooney's pension is not relevant to the plot of the story.

The title has no relation with the story

The boarding house symbolizes freedom and independence for the characters, offering them a safe and a space to grow.

The boarding house symbolizes the opportunity for the characters to escape social and family restrictions in relationships.

The boarding house represents an environment controlled by Mrs. Mooney, where the characters are subject to her authority and manipulation.

The boarding house symbolizes stability and economic security for the characters, who find a home in that space.

Irony is used to highlight the happiness and harmony between the main characters

Irony is used to emphasize the predictability of events and plot development

Irony is used to underscore the conflicts faced by the characters

Irony is used to highlight the contradictions between appearances and reality in the relationships between the characters

The Matriarch

The Mother

The Madam

The Meadow

20

25

18

19

Mrs Mooney's sister

Polly's best friend

A customer

A servant

yes

no

Mrs. Mooney's son

Polly's husband

Mary's son

Mr. Doran's younger brother