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Abel

Adam and Eve's son, murdered by his brother Cain.

minor

Also known as Abel

First appearance: part i in the beginning

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See Abel in part i in the beginning

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EVEveFBFranklyn Barna…SBSamuel ButlerABAbel

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  • Family
  • Other

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  • Historical and Mythic Figures
  • Archetypes and Guides
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

  • Eve

    family · positive

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See Abel in part i in the beginning