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Elijah Bowers

A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a worker or friend.

minor

Also known as Bowers

First appearance: v on the job again

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Community and Love Interests
  • Harlem Nightlife Core
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Elijah Bowers in v on the job again