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Eric

A boy who appears briefly in the story.

minor

First appearance: i william goes to the pictures

Eric shows up with force in IV: The Fall of the Idol. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A classmate mentioned in William's refusal to lend money.
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In IV: The Fall of the Idol: A classmate mentioned in William's refusal to lend…

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Character Web

4 connections

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WBWilliam BrownEBEthel BrownTOThe OutlawsRHRed HandEREric

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor characters and pets
  • Protagonist
  • Brown family and associates
  • The Outlaws and relatives

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Narrative arc

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because William’s carefully laid plans for the Outlaws’ secret meeting…

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