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Old Nick
A colloquial name for the devil, used in expressions.
minor
Also known as Old Nick, Nick
First appearance: xi yah
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended community and cultural references
- Family and close associates
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because Harold Beecham's arrival and confession about his financial ruin (…
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