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Squirrel

Another nickname adopted by a child during games.

minor

Also known as Squirrel of the Moning Congos

First appearance: x scalps

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Character Web

8 connections

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CYCyrilANAntheaRORobertJAJaneBOBobsSQSquirrel

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

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

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Narrative arc

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

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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