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J. Linton

A schoolboy or master, appearing in school contexts.

minor

Also known as Mr. C. J. Linton, Linton

First appearance: now talking about cricket

J. Linton shows up with force in A Corner in Lines. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Dunstable's friend who helps him with impositions and suggests keeping unused lines.
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In A Corner in Lines: Dunstable's friend who helps him with impositions and suggests keeping unused lines. Later, in The Autograph…

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HDHunters Dunsta…CHCharterisMDMr. DayMRMr. Reginald S…CACharles August…JLJ. Linton

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Masters and Relatives
  • Protagonist
  • Schoolboys and Students

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

SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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