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Pom

The DeJong family dog, a loyal companion on the farm.

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Also known as the DeJong dog Pom

First appearance: iii

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In XI: The DeJong dog, left as a sentinel at the wagon while Selina goes to Chris…

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See Pom in iii

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SDSelina DeJongDDDirk DeJongPDPervus DeJongCSChris Spanknoe…JHJulie HempelPOPom

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This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it reveals the central psychological crisis: Selina’s entire id…

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See Pom in iii