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Mark Rutherford’s Deliverance · Character

Richard

A minor character, possibly a friend or relative.

minor

First appearance: i newspapers

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor characters and authorial persona
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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