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Anna of the Five Towns · Character

Tom Kelly

A young man from the town, a minor acquaintance.

minor

Also known as Kelly, young Tom Kelly

First appearance: vi willie

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ATAnna TellwrightHMHenry MynorsMSMr. SuttonETEphraim Tellwr…ASAlderman SuttonTKTom Kelly

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Community and minor figures
  • Protagonist
  • Central family and suitors

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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