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Junior

Irene and Brian's older son, a schoolboy.

minor

Also known as Junior

First appearance: I

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

Irene's older son, who shows resentment when Clare enters the playroom and interrupts the boys' tussling.
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In II: Irene's older son, who shows resentment when Clare enters the playroom and interrupts the boys' tussling. Later, in IV: Junior,…

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Narrative arc

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

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

Irene’s emotional peak occurs in the opening lines, where she is “stabbed as she was by fear—and hope” over Cl…

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