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Old Perkins

A minor character, possibly a servant or local.

minor

Also known as Perkins, J. Perkins, the outrageous Perkins

First appearance: part i the quarry and the beach

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MSMr. SebrightWIWilliamsSRSeraphina RiegoINInglezMKMr. KempOPOld Perkins

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast and servants
  • Central expatriate circle

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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