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Willie
The young son of the Reardons, a sickly child.
minor
Also known as Poor little Willie
First appearance: XVII: The Parting
Willie shows up with force in IX: Invita Minerva. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Reardon considers the burden of supporting him and Amy.
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In IX: Invita Minerva: Reardon considers the burden of supporting him and Amy. Later, in XVII: The Parting: Amy and Reardon's child, who…
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended social and family network
- Central literary circle
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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 it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Jasper Milvain…
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See Willie in XVII: The Parting