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George Barstead

A cricketer mentioned in the story.

minor

Also known as George

First appearance: ii mike hears bad news

George Barstead shows up with force in X: Mr. Bickersdyke Addresses His Constituents. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Former messenger at the bank, mentioned as having been dismissed for laughing at a joke of Mr.
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MJMike JacksonMWMr. WallerADAdaMRMr. RichardsMBMr. BickersdykeGBGeorge Barstead

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor characters and cricketers
  • Protagonist
  • Bank employees and family

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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