A Yankee in the Trenches · Character
Lieutenant May
A lieutenant in the British Army, possibly a friend of the narrator.
minor
Also known as Maria, The Lieutenant
First appearance: ii going in
Lieutenant May shows up with force in XII: I Become a Bomber. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Commands the bombing party alongside the narrator, described as one of the bravest men.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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