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Beelzebub

A name for the devil, used in oaths and references.

minor

Also known as sally Beelzebub

First appearance: i dymchurch under the wall

Beelzebub shows up with force in XXVI: The Devil’s Tiring House. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A demon rider tasked with painting the horses and guiding Jerk during the night's activities.
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In XXVI: The Devil’s Tiring House: A demon rider tasked with painting the horses and guiding Jerk during the night's activities. Later, in The Scarecrow's Legion: Jerry's affable and capable guide, leading the…

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JJJerry JerkTSThe ScarecrowJKJack KetchMIMippsKGKing GeorgeBEBeelzebub

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diabolical references
  • Dymchurch main characters
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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