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Appleton Laurence
A young man from a wealthy family, possibly a suitor.
minor
Also known as young Mr. Appleton Laurence, Mr. Laurence, Mr. Appleton Laurence
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In Chapter X: The young Harvard instructor who tutors Bunny and becomes infatuated with Vee. Later, in XI: Returns to Harvard with a…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended family and community
- Bunny's inner circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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