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William Hicks

A minor character mentioned in passing.

minor

First appearance: pudd nhead wilson

William Hicks shows up with force in A Whisper to the Reader. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the amateur lawyer who reviewed the legal chapters.
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Story tension across the book.

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

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