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Tom Willoughby

A male member of the Willoughby family.

minor

First appearance: the six fingers of time

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Large ensemble of minor roles
  • Central narrative characters
  • Eccentric professor and family
  • Biblical and authority figures

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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