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The Officer

Unnamed officer in a story.

minor

First appearance: navy day

The Officer first appears in 0001 navy day.

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GLGino LombardiJVJon VenexPEProfessor Eins…NENedMCMr. ColemanTOThe Officer

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse named and unnamed characters
  • Military and historical figures
  • Distinctive named characters
  • Local characters and law enforcement
  • Institutional and authority figures

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Narrative arc

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

SetupBreaking pointAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional peak occurs when the narrator and Chief Craig pry open the coffin-like box and first see Ned, th…

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