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Mr. Shields

A master at Wrykyn who teaches mathematics.

minor

Also known as Mr. Shields, Shields

First appearance: i mike

Mr. Shields shows up with force in The Great Picnic. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A master who is deeply disturbed by the empty form-rooms; compared to Macduff by Mr.
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Character Web

5 connections

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SPSpenceTHThe HeadmasterMWMr. WainWBWilloughby BrownMSMr. SeymourMSMr. Shields

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Masters and minor students
  • Sedleigh and Wrykyn students
  • Wrykyn cricket team members

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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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