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James Blausser

A bombastic booster who tries to lead a town improvement campaign.

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Also known as Mr. Blausser, Honest Jim, Honest Jim Blausser

First appearance: vi

James Blausser shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Blausser is a loud, self-proclaimed 'Hustler' who leads the town's boosting campaign.
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In III: Blausser is a loud, self-proclaimed 'Hustler' who leads the town's boosting campaign. He makes unwanted physical advances toward Carol and is celebrated by the town for his aggressive promotion of Gopher…

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DSDel SnafflinMWMrs. WestlakeAMAdolph Morgenr…CKCarol KennicottLCLyman CassJBJames Blausser

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

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See James Blausser in vi