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Stover at Yale · Character

Benny

A student, briefly referenced.

minor

First appearance: xix

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  • Other

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  • Social and Romantic Connections
  • Protagonist

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

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