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Moving the Mountain · Character

Frank

Character with limited but notable presence, possibly a tragic figure.

minor

Also known as Poor Frank

First appearance: moving the mountain

Frank's tie to Brother John is one of the pressures that moves Moving the Mountain—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Brother John (friendship): Brother John and Frank are friends or allies, with Frank possibly a loyal companion. With Dr. Borderson (professional): Dr. Borderson and Frank have a professional relationship, possibly…

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Character Web

7 connections

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BJBrother JohnDBDr. BordersonNRNellie RobertsonMRMr. RobertsonOWOwenFRFrank

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended relatives and acquaintances
  • Core family circle
  • Protagonist
  • Medical and community figures

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

The narrator’s emotional peak occurs as he fully detaches from external guidance—his sister, family, and speci…

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