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Skinny

A minor character, possibly a waiter or bartender.

minor

Also known as Skinny

First appearance: section i

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Character Web

8 connections

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LHLily HerfETEd ThatcherGAGabrielETEllen ThatcherJHJimmy HerfSKSkinny

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Background figures and minor characters
  • Elite social climbers
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when Ellen, confronted with the word "Sarajevo" and the impending…

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