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Friar Thomas

A friar who helps the Duke obtain his disguise.

minor

Also known as Thomas tapster

First appearance: Scene III

Friar Thomas shows up with force in Scene III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Listens to the Duke's plan and agrees to provide him with a friar's habit.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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