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Old Marrow-Bone

An elderly member of the tribe, often a source of wisdom or caution.

minor

Also known as Old Marrow - Bone, old Marrow - Bone, Marrow - Bone

First appearance: i

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With The Hairless One (friendship): Old Marrow-Bone and The Hairless One share a companionable relationship, likely as fellow survivors or allies. With Red-Eye (rivalry): Old Marrow-Bone and Red-Eye are antagonists,…

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Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Rivalry
  • Other

Character groups

  • Narrator's Tribe Members
  • Protagonist
  • Rivals and Other Groups

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Narrative arc

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

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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