Now It Can Be Told · Character
Willie Woodbine
Slang for a type of cigarette or soldier.
minor
First appearance: i
Willie Woodbine shows up with force in Part II: The School of Courage. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A fighting parson and soldier's poet, part of a traveling troupe of pugilists who gave entertainments and spoke of God, war, and courage to the men.
Willie Woodbine first appears in 0003 i.
In Part II: The School of Courage: A fighting parson and soldier's poet, part of a traveling troupe of pugilists who gave entertainments and spoke of God, war, and courage to the men.
Later, in X: A fighting parson and soldier's poet, member of a traveling troupe of pugilists who entertained troops and inspired them with talks on God, war, and courage.
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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