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Diverging Roads · Character

Mr. Hayden

A minor male character.

minor

First appearance: diverging roads

Mr. Hayden shows up with force in A New Beginning. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Editor of the Pacific Coast who recognizes Helen's writing potential, offers constructive criticism, and encourages her to submit more work.
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In A New Beginning: Editor of the Pacific Coast who recognizes Helen's writing potential, offers constructive criticism, and encourages her to submit more work. Later, in Chapter XXII: Offers Helen the chance to go to…

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Character Web

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MAMasonHDHelen DaviesPAPaulWIWillettaALAnne LesterMHMr. Hayden

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended community and household
  • Core family and friends
  • Protagonist
  • Female acquaintances and friends

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Helen’s intern…

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