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Adam

A male character with a limited but named presence.

minor

Also known as Mr. Adam

First appearance: i

Adam shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Michael's younger son; wild and uncouth, openly criticizes his father's life and legacy at his deathbed.
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Character Web

19 connections

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MIMichaelCACatherineTBthe boyHAHaroldFGFeo GinoriADAdam

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Social circle characters
  • Recurring pair
  • Extended ensemble

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Michael's grie…

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