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Charles Young
A Black military officer and contemporary of the narrator.
minor
Also known as Charlie, Charles Young
First appearance: vi of the ruling of men
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This passage marks the dramatic climax because it shifts from the narrator’s personal, nostalgic recollections…
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