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Professor Whitaker

A professor at the college Hugo attends.

minor

Also known as Whitaker, Professors Whitaker

First appearance: IV

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

One of the professors who confronts Hugo about the destroyed fort and is threatened by Hugo's display of strength.
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HDHugo DannerMHMr. H. SmithADAbednego DannerPWProfessor Whitaker

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Father and Government Recruiters
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Professor Whitaker in IV
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