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Mingo

A local character and friend of the family.

minor

First appearance: vi work

Mingo shows up with force in Dance. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Harriett's boyfriend who insists on going to the dance and reluctantly agrees to bring Sandy.
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Character Web

9 connections

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HAHarriettSASandyMBMa BaileyAHAunt Hager Wil…MDMadam de CarterMIMingo

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended community and acquaintances
  • Core family and close community
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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