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Tom Burghardt

An ancestor of the narrator, part of the family's origin story.

minor

Also known as Tom Burghardt, Tom

First appearance: i the shadow of years

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TNThe NarratorMOMotherGBGrandfather Bu…MSMary StillTBTom Burghardt

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  • Other

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  • Historical and Cultural Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Family and Ancestors

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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