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Spence

A master at Wrykyn who coaches cricket.

minor

Also known as Mr. Spence, Spence⁠

First appearance: iv at the nets

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In The Great Picnic: Master of the Lower Fifth; finds only two boys in his form-room and later jokes with other masters about the rebellion. Later, in XI: The Conclusion of the Picnic: Agrees with Mr. Seymour's praise…

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BUBurtonMJMike JacksonMSMr. SeymourBJBob JacksonMSMr. ShieldsSPSpence

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Spence in iv at the nets