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René

A young French boy who helps the American soldiers.

minor

First appearance: i

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MWMrs. WheelerEDEd DrierLCLieutenant Col…MOMademoiselle O…MJMadame JoubertRERené

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast of minor characters
  • Hometown community and family
  • French women encountered in war
  • War comrades and French hosts

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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