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Hilary

A character who appears briefly in the children's adventures.

minor

Also known as Dear Hilary

First appearance: viii bigger than the baker s boy

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11 connections

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TLThe LambANAntheaCYCyrilLCLady ChittendenFAFatherHIHilary

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Core family and household
  • Protagonist

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

This is the story's dramatic climax because Cyril’s secret, early-morning negotiation with the Psammead repres…

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