Before Adam · Character

The Chatterer

A talkative and nervous member of the narrator's tribe.

minor

Also known as the Chatterer, The Chatterer

First appearance: IV

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The narrator's malicious stepfather who terrorizes him and eventually throws him out of the nest.

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Narrator's Tribe Members
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Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Lop-Ear
friendship · positive
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IV
The narrator's malicious stepfather who terrorizes him and eventually throws him out of the nest.
V
Mentioned as part of the narrator's suburban group, living apart from the main horde.
The Swift One
The narrator's father; he chases the narrator and Lop-Ear after the narrator spanks his sister.
XI
Big-Tooth's sister; she tolerates Lop-Ear's visits to the tree where Big-Tooth's mother lives.
XV
Mentioned as the stepfather of the narrator's sister, who marries Lop-Ear.
The Fire People's Conquest
Shot down out of the old home-tree during the attack.

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