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Brother Noyes

A religious figure associated with perfectionist movements.

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Also known as Brother Noyes

First appearance: culture and anarchy

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Mentioned as one who goes to St.
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With Narrator (social): Brother Noyes, a religious figure, is mentioned in the context of communal living and religious enthusiasm, which the narrator views with skepticism.

In Chapter III: Mentioned as one who goes to St. Paul and the New Testament for discoveries favorable to liberty.

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NANarratorSPSt. PaulDNDr. NewmanCDColonel DicksonMMMr. MurphyBNBrother Noyes

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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