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Rastus

A bulldog owned by the McEacherns, who plays a role in the plot.

minor

Also known as the bulldog Rastus

First appearance: iii mr mceachern

Rastus shows up with force in IV: Molly. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Molly's bulldog, noted for snoring and being a companion in her room.
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In IV: Molly: Molly's bulldog, noted for snoring and being a companion in her room. Later, in Getting Acquainted: The bulldog that menaces…

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See Rastus in iii mr mceachern

Character Web

4 connections

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MMMolly McEachernSMSpike MullinsJMJohn McEachernJPJimmy PittRARastus

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Secondary and support characters
  • Main social circle
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this scene, Spennie’s "hour of clear vision" marks the emotional and psychological peak where he confronts…

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Rastus appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter companion notes

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See Rastus in iii mr mceachern