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Geordie Sproul

A local youth, sometimes in trouble or causing mischief.

minor

Also known as Geordie Sproul, Young Sproul, Geordie

First appearance: xii

Geordie Sproul shows up with force in The Homecoming. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Makes a leering comment about a 'girl' that alarms Wully, hinting that he may know something about Chirstie or Wully's secret.
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DMDavid McDowellWMWully McLaughlinPKPeter KeithCHChirstieGSGeordie Sproul

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended family and locals
  • Minor community figures
  • Protagonist
  • McLaughlin family and neighbors

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Geordie Sproul in xii