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Private Ortheris

A soldier, possibly a minor character in the war sections.

minor

Also known as Ortheris

First appearance: 1

Private Ortheris shows up with force in § 2. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A foul-mouthed cad in Hugh's platoon who imitates Kipling's character; Hugh finds him irritating and minces his own speech around him.
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In § 2: A foul-mouthed cad in Hugh's platoon who imitates Kipling's character; Hugh finds him irritating and minces his own speech around him. Later, in § 3: Mentioned as having a swollen lip from a fight and owning a…

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HUHughDADaddyPAParkLKLord KitchenerCRColonel Rendez…POPrivate Ortheris

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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