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Judge Denton

A corrupt judge who sides with the coal company.

minor

Also known as Denton

First appearance: i

Judge Denton shows up with force in XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the law partner of Vagleman, the company's chief counsel, part of the corrupt legal machinery.
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In XIX: Mentioned as the law partner of Vagleman, the company's chief counsel, part of the corrupt legal machinery. Later, in Chapter VI: Dismissive and evasive, refuses to act on Hal's appeals or provide legal…

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HWHal WarnerPHPercy HarriganSASilas AdamsEMEd MacKellarJSJoe SmithJDJudge Denton

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Union activists and allies
  • Protagonist
  • Mine management and antagonists

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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