#I'm writing a story from Brooklyn's POV and Mack's gonna play a big role. imo she's the kid Spot sends to say Brooklyn's joining the strike

[riding-palominos-every-day]

in response to your last post; mack thoughts, maybe?

Mack is my favourite of the Brooklyn newsies in London totally not just Lindsay bias. She used to be tied for this with Lucky, but since Lucky was cut Mack now rules that spot solo.

She's got possibly the most detailed backstory of the girls: Jeanie MacDonald emigrated from Scotland with her family to New York for farming opportunities. When their farm didn't work out, the family moved further into the city and Jeanie started selling newspapers. She doesn't like her name though, so she goes by Mack.

Her outfit is great visual storytelling for her backstory. She wears overalls, commonly worn by farmers, and has her hair held back from her face with a ribbon. I don't think Mack has any brothers, as if she did it's more likely they'd be helping with physical labour work in that time period.

My headcanon is that she's the oldest of three girls, helping her pa out in the fields and tending to the animals. When the family had to move into the city, she took the initiative to find work; specifically a job that let her stay outdoors.

She's the voice of reason in Brooklyn. She talks Spot down from attacking Jack further at the rally, indicating she's level-headed and not as impulsive as some of her friends. Perhaps she even considers Jack a friend, she's very enthusiastic when calling for him and steps in quickly to defend him from Spot.

I think Mack's quite high up in Brooklyn's hierarchy. Spot's obviously in charge, and depending on actors either Lucky, Stray or Ritz seem to be closest to her, implying they're possibly her second. But given Mack can both argue back to Spot and Spot will listen, she's clearly well-respected.

#mack my beloved <33 #I'm writing a story from Brooklyn's POV and Mack's gonna play a big role. imo she's the kid Spot sends to say Brooklyn's joining the strike #newsies #mack newsies #asks