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Tobermory

A house cat of unremarkable appearance who acquires the power of human speech and promptly proves that discretion was never his strong suit.

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Also known as dear old Tobermory

First appearance: Tobermory

As a major figure in Short Fiction, Tobermory is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The fox terrier named Beelzebub, a rakish and depraved dog that dominates Gibbon's life and drags him into dissipation.
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Tobermory has spent years as a silent witness to the drawing-room conversations of his betters, and when he begins to talk he shows no inclination to protect anyone's feelings. His talent is genuine, his memory is…

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Character Web

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LDLady DrakmantonSWSir Wilfrid Pi…MPMrs. Peter Pig…VCVan CheeleBVBertie van TahnTOTobermory

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Social confusion catalysts
  • Socially overwhelmed characters
  • Diverse social dramas and oddities

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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