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Helen

A female character with a limited but named presence.

minor

Also known as Ellen

First appearance: i

Helen shows up with force in Coordination. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A pupil who composes a song against the coordinative system.
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Character Web

10 connections

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MRMiss RabyMPMildred PeaslakeRORoseENEnidMAMargaretHEHelen

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended ensemble
  • Protagonist
  • Social circle characters
  • Italian panic group

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Narrative arc

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

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

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See Helen in i