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Diverging Roads · Character

Nichols

A male character, possibly a servant or worker.

minor

Also known as Mr. Nichols

First appearance: diverging roads

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With Mr. MacAdams (professional): Mr. MacAdams and Nichols are colleagues or employer-employee, with a work-focused relationship. With Mr. MacAdams (professional): Mr. MacAdams and Nichols are colleagues or…

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Character Web

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MMMr. MacAdamsHDHelen DaviesCLClarkMAMasonNINichols

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor associates of Helen
  • Protagonist
  • Business and professional contacts
  • Core family and friends

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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Relationships

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