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Tickler

A character from a theatrical context.

minor

Also known as Pooh - Bah, And Pooh - Bah, Pooh - Bah Tickler, Pooh - bah

First appearance: v

Tickler's tie to Violet Gusterson is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Pooh-Bah, the tickler machine attached to Fay's shoulder, reads and shreds Gusterson's memo, demonstrating its control over information.
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With Violet Gusterson (family): Tickler is Violet Gusterson's pet cat, whom she dotes on excessively. With Violet Gusterson (family):…

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Character Web

15 connections

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VGViolet GustersonFAFayMAMaMWMeg WinterlyWAWilliam August…TITickler

Relationship types

  • Family
  • Other

Character groups

  • Prominent female and intellectual figures
  • Protagonist
  • Core character ensemble

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Narrative arc

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

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Relationships

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In the story

Tickler appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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