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Simmons

A character with a common surname, appearing in a story.

minor

Also known as Mr. Simmons

First appearance: lord oakhurst s curse

Simmons shows up with force in Solemn Thoughts. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The fat gentleman from Cincinnati who recalls a girl from the hat factory.
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In Solemn Thoughts: The fat gentleman from Cincinnati who recalls a girl from the hat factory. Later, in Simmon's Saturday Night: A guileless cattleman from Encinal County, on his first trip out of Texas, carrying a…

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See Simmons in lord oakhurst s curse

Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Simmons appears across 14 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Simmons in lord oakhurst s curse