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Mark

A servant at Fieldhead.

minor

First appearance: xi fieldhead

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Character Web

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MPMrs. PryorLMLouis MooreCHCaroline Helst…MYMatthew YorkeMYMartin YorkeMAMark

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  • Extended cast and background figures
  • Major characters and community
  • Protagonist
  • Minor family members and acquaintances

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

Louis Moore’s decision to leave his “cell” and seek out the empty parlours marks the emotional and psychologic…

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