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The Colonel

An elderly Southern gentleman, a friend of Lily Herf.

minor

Also known as The Colonel, the Colonel

First appearance: section i

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FWFifi WatersBHBob HildebrandSEStan EmeryEREmile RigaudETEd ThatcherTCThe Colonel

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Artists and bohemians
  • Elite social climbers
  • Immigrants and working class

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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