Poetry · Character
Cousin Paull
A cousin of the narrator, mentioned in family gatherings.
minor
Also known as Paull
First appearance: west town storm
Cousin Paull's tie to Unknown Narrator is one of the pressures that moves Poetry—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The beloved younger cousin, small and gentle, who endures rough play without complaint.
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With Unknown Narrator (family): Cousin Paull is a relative with whom the narrator shares a mix of familiarity and tension. With Unknown Narrator (family): Cousin Paull is a relative with whom the narrator shares a mix…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse social network
- Protagonist
- Narrator's acquaintances
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because the speaker confronts the painful realization that his child’s lov…
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family · ambivalent
Cousin Paull is a relative with whom the narrator shares a mix of familiarity and tension. How this plays out →
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family · ambivalent
Cousin Paull is a relative with whom the narrator shares a mix of familiarity and tension. How this plays out →
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