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Latimer Springfield

A man whose political career is affected by a social gaffe.

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Also known as Latimer

First appearance: a matter of sentiment

Latimer Springfield shows up with force in The Lull. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The election candidate who is tricked into a sleepless night with animals, prevented from working on his campaign.
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VDVera DurmotMPMrs. Peter Pig…MSMartin StonerEMEmilyCSClovis SangrailLSLatimer Springfield

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse social dramas and oddities
  • Socially overwhelmed characters
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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