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Mr. Oldham

An older male character, possibly related to Charles Oldham.

minor

Also known as Oldham

First appearance: i

Mr. Oldham shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as Ross's current employer; Haarland called him a 'pompous young fool' but got a recommendation about Ross.
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In III: Mentioned as Ross's current employer; Haarland called him a 'pompous young fool' but got a recommendation about…

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DEDelafieldRORossMAMarconiCOCharles Oldham…MOMr. Oldham

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  • Other

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  • Diverse Crew and Locals
  • Protagonist
  • Core Crew and Family
  • Wealthy and Minor Characters

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

SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

This is the story's dramatic climax because it reveals the profound reversal that the protagonists, Ross and D…

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