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The Bison

Nickname for a Rugby School figure in Dr. Arnold's narrative.

minor

First appearance: dr arnold

The Bison shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned metaphorically in the context of Nightingale balancing the sword of Damocles over his head.
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Character Web

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FNFlorence Night…LHLord HartingtonSESir Evelyn Bar…DADr. Andrew SmithFSFather St. JohnTBThe Bison

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting Historical Figures
  • Catholic Church Hierarchy

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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