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Thomas

The disciple who doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw the wounds.

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First appearance: book i on select texts of scripture

Thomas shows up with force in Rejoice the Soul of Thy Servant. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The speaker desires to see the wounds in Christ's hands and side as Thomas did, to have feelings like his.
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GOGodPEPeterTNThe NarratorJCJesus ChristTHThomas

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  • Divine Judgment and Mercy
  • Faith and Redemption Figures
  • Protagonist

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

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