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Gabriel

A biblical reference, used as an exclamation.

minor

Also known as Gabriel, The angel Gabriel

First appearance: section i

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LHLily HerfSKSkinnyJHJimmy HerfETEllen ThatcherBKBud KorpenningGAGabriel

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Character groups

  • Background figures and minor characters
  • Elite social climbers
  • Protagonist
  • Rural newcomers and war heroes

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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