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Warden

The warden of a college, mentioned in the story.

minor

Also known as the Warden of Brakespeare

First appearance: i how the great wind came to beacon house

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MMMichael MoonISInnocent SmithDCDr. Cyrus PymMGMoses GouldAIArthur InglewoodWAWarden

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Institutional Authority Figures
  • Beacon House Residents & Associates
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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