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Charles Holmberg

A young man who works at the drugstore.

minor

Also known as young Mr. Charley Holmberg

First appearance: Chapter II

Charles Holmberg shows up with force in Chapter II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A sporting young man who is teased by the history instructor for not knowing about King John.
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VSVida SherwinCKCarol KennicottJFJulius Flicker…CHCharles Holmberg

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  • Town background figures
  • Main social circle
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because Carol experiences a psychological reversal: her aloofness melts, and she f…

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