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Burkey

Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.

minor

Also known as VIII Burkey, w'ile Burkey

First appearance: my roomy

Burkey shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A natural boxer who trains with Howard but refuses to hurt anyone, aiming only to beat Charley Porter.
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In II: A natural boxer who trains with Howard but refuses to hurt anyone, aiming only to beat Charley Porter. Later, in V: A member of the…

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

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

This is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological peak of the crowd’s self-deception, where their…

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See Burkey in my roomy