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Barney Bains

Lulu Bains's brother.

minor

Also known as Barney

First appearance: chapter iii

Barney Bains shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Deacon who greets Elmer and Frank at Schoenheim, approves of Elmer's orthodoxy, and introduces Elmer to his daughter Lulu.
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In II: Deacon who greets Elmer and Frank at Schoenheim, approves of Elmer's orthodoxy, and introduces Elmer to his daughter Lulu. Later, in Chapter XXX: Pioneer mentioned in Elmer's fabricated sermon story about his…

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DBDeacon BainsEGElmer GantryLBLulu BainsBBBarney Bains

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  • Other

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  • Minor characters and background figures
  • Local church figures
  • Protagonist
  • Elmer's early associates

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

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

Elmer’s public vindication through Hettie’s confession and the immediate offers of prestigious positions mark…

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See Barney Bains in chapter iii