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Murgatroyd

A worker at the mill.

minor

Also known as Fred, Fred Murgatroyd

First appearance: ii the wagons

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CUCupidonLMLouis MooreMHMr. HelstoneRMRobert MooreMBMoses Barraclo…MUMurgatroyd

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  • Other

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  • Antagonists and servants
  • Major characters and community

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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