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Tom Jones

Hero of Fielding's novel, discussed for his role in comic plot.

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HJHenry JamesEMEmmaMFMoll FlandersBSBecky SharpCBCharlotte BrontëTJTom Jones

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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