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Ted Pierce

Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.

minor

Also known as Pierce, Eddie, Ed, Well Ed

First appearance: my roomy

Ted Pierce shows up with force in The Crook. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Manager of Montgomery club, discusses Martin's shortcomings with Bull.
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In The Crook: Manager of Montgomery club, discusses Martin's shortcomings with Bull. Later, in Old Folks' Christmas: College freshman who has changed his name and prioritizes social life over family, showing little…

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BHBill HagedornSMSmittyBEBertJRJimmy RalstonCACareyTPTed Pierce

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Baseball and Social Circles

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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 Ted Pierce in my roomy