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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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7 connections

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FAFather AbrahamRGRoger GaleGEGeorgeTATadBOBobbyJGJohnny Geer

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Community & Servants
  • Gale Family Core
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this passage, Roger reaches his emotional and psychological peak by confronting the devastating realization…

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See Johnny Geer in vi