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Frederic Palmer

A war correspondent and journalist.

minor

Also known as Palmer, grave old Palmer

First appearance: i

Frederic Palmer shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as 'grave old Palmer' in the context of the correspondents' group.
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In VII: Mentioned as 'grave old Palmer' in the context of the correspondents' group. Later, in X: Companion on nightly walks; shares contemplative silences and discussions about the war's duration and the spirit of the…

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FRFranceDEDeathTGThe GermansUNUnknown NarratorTOThe OfficerFPFrederic Palmer

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Miscellaneous characters, units, and references
  • Key military and civilian figures
  • Protagonist

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

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

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