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Five Children and It · Character

Panther

A nickname used by the children during imaginative play.

minor

Also known as Black Panther, O Black Panther

First appearance: x scalps

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11 connections

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ANAntheaJAJaneCYCyrilRORobertTLThe LambPAPanther

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

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

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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