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Dawson

The founder of Dawson's Landing, mentioned in the town's name.

minor

First appearance: v the twins thrill dawson s landing

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RORoxanaTDTom DriscollCHChambersPWPudd'nhead Wil…JDJudge DriscollDADawson

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting Town Characters
  • Central Conflict Drivers
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This chapter marks the dramatic climax because Tom reaches his emotional nadir, realizing he is utterly ruined…

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