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Richard Marston

Jim's alias when captured and put on trial.

minor

Also known as Prisoner Richard Marston

First appearance: robbery under arms

Richard Marston shows up with force in The Trial and Sentencing. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Sentenced to five years; narrates the trial and his emotional turmoil.
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In The Trial and Sentencing: Sentenced to five years; narrates the trial and his emotional turmoil. Later, in LVII: Narrates his release from prison after twelve years, reflecting on the Governor's decision and his own…

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JMJim MarstonCSCaptain Starli…SGSergeant GoringHOHoodKMKate MullocksonRMRichard Marston

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Character groups

  • Marston family and associates
  • Protagonist
  • Extended cast and background characters
  • Women in the community

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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