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Bill Seaton

A character with a surname, possibly related to James Seaton Elwood.

minor

Also known as Bill

First appearance: the hounds of tindalos

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

A cool, authoritative figure whom the narrator and Harry wake to lead the investigation; he insists on keeping the footprints intact.
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SASally AndersUAUncle AlMSMr. ScanlonBSBill Seaton

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended ensemble and cameos
  • Core romantic subplot
  • Minor neighborly figures

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

This is the dramatic climax because Sally reaches her psychological peak of self-assurance and romantic antici…

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