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Buck

A minor character, possibly a nickname.

minor

Also known as Hullo Buck, Buck

First appearance: section i

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ASAlice SheffieldETEd ThatcherLHLily HerfRSRoy SheffieldSEStan EmeryBUBuck

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Character groups

  • Background figures and minor characters
  • Bohemian and underworld figures
  • Elite social climbers

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Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Buck in section i