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Alexander

A young man briefly mentioned in the narrative.

minor

Also known as Alec

First appearance: i

Alexander shows up with force in Chapter IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Marcus's newly acquired Irish setter, brought back to the flat and kenneled in the back yard.
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6 connections

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ZEZerkowMSMarcus SchoulerTSTrina SieppeMMMaria MacapaOGOld GrannisALAlexander

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Peripheral or historical figures
  • Polk Street community
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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