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Tommy Chamberlain

A schoolmate of the March girls, possibly a childhood friend.

minor

Also known as Tommy

First appearance: little women

Tommy Chamberlain first appears in 0001 little women.

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PBProfessor BhaerJMJo MarchAMAmy MarchTUTudorTCTommy Chamberlain

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast and minor characters
  • Literary and theatrical references
  • Protagonist
  • March family and close circle

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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