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Young Jerry

The curious son of Mr. Cruncher who follows his father's night work.

minor

Also known as Jerry, the brisk Young Jerry, Master Cruncher

First appearance: XIV: The Honest Tradesman

Young Jerry shows up with force in Five Years Later. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In Five Years Later: Mr. Cruncher's son, a grisly urchin of twelve who assists his father and teases his mother about her praying. Later, in XIV: The Honest Tradesman: Accompanies his father, expresses interest in…

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MCMr. CruncherMCMrs. CruncherJAJacquesFOFoulonMDMadame DefargeYJYoung Jerry

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  • Other

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  • Spies and Observers
  • Revolutionary and Aristocratic Forces

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

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Young Jerry in XIV: The Honest Tradesman