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Long-Lip

A minor member of the tribe with a distinctive long lip.

minor

Also known as Long - Lip

First appearance: iv

Long-Lip shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Son of the Hairless One; deputed to carry water for Old Marrow-Bone.
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In VIII: Son of the Hairless One; deputed to carry water for Old Marrow-Bone. Later, in XV: Son of the Hairless One; waits for his…

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See Long-Lip in iv

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3 connections

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OMOld Marrow-BoneTHThe Hairless OneLOLop-EarLOLong-Lip

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Rivals and Other Groups
  • Narrator's Tribe Members

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Long-Lip in iv