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Abe Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln, referenced as a historical figure.

minor

Also known as Abe

First appearance: ii

Abe Lincoln shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referenced in Helen's attempted speech about a dog's tail.
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RMRoger MifflinGEGeorge EliotBOBockALAbe Lincoln

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  • Literary and Local References
  • Protagonist
  • Core Traveling Group

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Abe Lincoln in ii