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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn · Character

Cain

Biblical figure mentioned in passing.

minor

First appearance: i

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  • Other

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  • Minor characters and references
  • Protagonist
  • Central con artists and victims
  • Huck's caretakers and authority figures

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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