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Burton

A military colonel who appears in the narrative.

minor

Also known as Colonel Burton

First appearance: iv war and business

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TGThe GeneralCLClearySJSam JinksMSMajor StroudBUBurton

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Expanded cast and family
  • Military command and authority
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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