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General Laughter

A general with a humorous name, possibly a comic figure.

minor

Also known as Laughter

First appearance: xv politics

General Laughter shows up with force in VII: The Battle of San Diego. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Overweight general fanning himself at headquarters; assigns Sam to his staff.
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In VII: The Battle of San Diego: Overweight general fanning himself at headquarters; assigns Sam to his staff. Later, in On Duty at Havilla: Compliments Sam, mentions him in despatches, and accepts presents from the…

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See General Laughter in xv politics

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

This chapter marks the dramatic climax because Sam’s physical collapse—unable to walk and put to bed under a d…

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See General Laughter in xv politics
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