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Five Children and It · Character

Bobs

A horse or pet mentioned by the children.

minor

Also known as poor old Bobs

First appearance: five children and it

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12 connections

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RORobertCYCyrilANAntheaTLThe LambMOMotherBOBobs

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended family and pets
  • Core family and household
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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