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Martin Birck’s Youth · Character

Willie

A young boy, possibly a relative or neighbor, who appears in the story.

minor

First appearance: xiv

Willie first appears in 0030 xiv.

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5 connections

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MHMrs. HeggbomIDIda DupontJOJohnMOMotherMDMr. DupontWIWillie

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Broad social and literary cast
  • Domestic and parental figures

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

Martin’s psychological peak occurs as he sits in the dark, isolated from the stage yet acutely aware of the au…

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