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First Priest

Priest officiating Ophelia's burial, questioning its rites.

minor

Also known as First Priest

First appearance: act v scene i

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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