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Mr. Carmichael

A company official who investigates the mines.

minor

Also known as Carmichael

First appearance: i

Mr. Carmichael shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The deputy mine-inspector at North Valley, whom Parker defers to as the proper authority.
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JDJack DavidHWHal WarnerRPRichard ParkerMCMr. Carmichael

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor miners and community members
  • Protagonist

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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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See Mr. Carmichael in i