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Tom Johnson

A sailor or acquaintance.

minor

Also known as Johnson, Tom, Tom Johnson, Tommy

First appearance: xxxii the wooden midshipman goes to pieces

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PAPapaCCCaptain CuttleMTMr. TootsMCMr. CarkerWGWalter GayTJTom Johnson

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  • Other

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  • Central characters and household

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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