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Mrs. Butler

A neighbor of the Brown family.

minor

First appearance: i william goes to the pictures

Mrs. Butler's tie to William Brown is one of the pressures that moves Just William—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With William Brown (rivalry): Mrs. Butler is a stern neighbor who frequently complains about William's behavior. With William Brown (rivalry): Mrs. Butler is a stern neighbor who frequently complains about William's…

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Character Web

3 connections

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  • Rivalry
  • Other

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  • 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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