A character in Cranford
Cranford by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
The formidable elder Jenkyns sister and rector's daughter who dominated Cranford society with her strong opinions (championing Dr Johnson over Dickens); dies partway through the story.
Also known as: Deborah
Inside the story
Miss Deborah Jenkyns is the formidable elder Jenkyns sister and daughter of Cranford’s former rector. A leading authority in the town’s female society, she governs its social standards with strong opinions, including a firm preference for Dr Johnson over Dickens.
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