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Barker

A miner and neighbor of the Morels.

minor

Also known as Barker

First appearance: part i i the early married life of the morels

See Barker in part i i the early married life of the morelsBook page

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WMWilliam MorelWMWalter MorelPMPaul MorelMWMiss WesternMAMissis ArabellaBABarker

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Village community and minor figures
  • Morel family and intimates
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Barker in part i i the early married life of the morels