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Mr. Swig

A minor character, possibly a tavern keeper.

minor

First appearance: vii a good samaritan

Mr. Swig shows up with force in VI: “Starve Then!”. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The bulky bartender who is offered Dennis as an assistant.
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In VI: “Starve Then!”: The bulky bartender who is offered Dennis as an assistant. Later, in VIII: Yahcob Bunk: The wizen-faced, dried-up landlord of the barroom who initially doubts Dennis's ability to pay but becomes…

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting and minor characters
  • Protagonist

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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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