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John Brown’s Body · Character
Mr. Brua
A mysterious figure, possibly a spy or agent, appears briefly.
minor
Also known as A Mr. Brua
First appearance: book iii
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- Central narrative figures
- Wingate plantation enslaved characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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