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Mr. Ascott

A minor character, possibly a business associate.

minor

First appearance: oil

Mr. Ascott shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

President of Sunset Lumber Company, who agrees to supply lumber for Dad's derrick after negotiation and promises of future deals.
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In II: President of Sunset Lumber Company, who agrees to supply lumber for Dad's derrick after negotiation and promises of future deals.

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BRBen RileyDRDad RossBRBunny RossMAMr. Ascott

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended family and community
  • Bunny's inner circle
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

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

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