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Monk

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minor

Also known as Mr. Monk

First appearance: vi the practical friend

See Monk in vi the practical friendBook page

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CUCulpepperAYAlfred YuleARAmy ReardonDMDora MilvainJMJasper MilvainMOMonk

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended social and family network
  • Central literary circle
  • Protagonist

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

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See Monk in vi the practical friend