Flora Irvine Character Analysis in A Little Life

Flora Irvine is Malcolm’s older sister. Malcolm has always known that Flora is Mr. Irvine’s favorite child (Mr. Irvine has lots of affectionate nicknames for her and constantly sings her praises). Malcolm longs for his father’s approval, but he doesn’t resent Flora for being the favorite. After Malcolm dies, Flora sends Jude a box of things that Malcolm bequeathed to Jude and Willem, including scale models of Lispenard Street and Lantern House.

Flora Irvine Character Timeline in A Little Life

The timeline below shows where the character Flora Irvine appears in A Little Life. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

Malcolm’s situation would also be better if his sister Flora were still here. Flora didn’t seem to mind all the attention their parents required, which... (full context)

...had, of course, but he forbade himself from wondering why. Malcolm explained that one of Flora’s friends would wear long sleeves all the time because she used to cut herself. Willem... (full context)

...out of wood. Next, Jude opens the box of things that Malcolm willed to him. Flora sent it over weeks ago, but he hasn’t been able to open it. Inside is... (full context)