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Bill Bitherstone

A relative of Master Bitherstone.

minor

Also known as Bill Bitherstone, Bill

First appearance: viii paul s further progress growth and character

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  • Minor and background figures
  • Central characters and household

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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