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Burton

A Wrykyn student and member of the cricket team.

minor

Also known as Burton

First appearance: iv at the nets

Burton shows up with force in Mike Creates a Vacancy. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Enemy of Bob; suggests to Mike that Bob was dropped because of him, inadvertently inspiring Mike's plan.
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In Mike Creates a Vacancy: Enemy of Bob; suggests to Mike that Bob was dropped because of him, inadvertently inspiring Mike's…

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5 connections

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SPSpenceMJMike JacksonBJBob JacksonWBWyatt BurgessDODonaldsonBUBurton

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast and background characters
  • Masters and minor students
  • Protagonist
  • Wrykyn cricket team members
  • Sedleigh and Wrykyn students

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

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See Burton in iv at the nets
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