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Not Without Laughter · Character
Roland Thomas
A local man who works with the family.
minor
Also known as ma Tom, Tom
First appearance: vi work
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended community and acquaintances
- Protagonist
- Core family and close community
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when Wim Dogberry’s profound shame over wetting the bed drives him…
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