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Silent Irv

A quiet, reliable soldier in Claude's regiment.

minor

Also known as Irv

First appearance: i

Silent Irv shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Delivers flowers from Gladys Farmer; speaks with difficulty and is shy.
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BWBayliss WheelerEREnid RoyceMWMrs. WheelerLDLeonard DawsonDADanSISilent Irv

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Farm hands and a quiet soldier
  • Hometown community and family

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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