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James Dough

Possibly related to Mr. Dough.

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First appearance: i

James Dough shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A wounded veteran with an artificial leg and festering arm, he endures Cecily's oblivious chatter about the war.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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