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Old Mr. Smith

An elderly neighbor in the Wheeler community.

minor

Also known as old Mr. Smith

First appearance: i

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NJNifty JonesEREnid RoyceCWClaude WheelerGFGladys FarmerOMOld Mr. Smith

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast of minor characters
  • Hometown community and family
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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