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Johnny Geer
A young boy who interacts with the Gale family.
minor
Also known as Johnny, Johnny Geer
First appearance: vi
Johnny Geer shows up with force in XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A cripple boy boarder with a determined face and cheerful voice, described by Deborah as the 'hungriest' of all to get on in life.
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In XI: A cripple boy boarder with a determined face and cheerful voice, described by Deborah as the 'hungriest' of all to get on in life. Later, in XII: Roger decides to pay for his summer away and possibly take him…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Community & Servants
- Gale Family Core
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this passage, Roger reaches his emotional and psychological peak by confronting the devastating realization…
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