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The Able McLaughlins · Character

Peter Keith

Lazy, evasive, and coddled by a doting mother, Peter Keith rides the roads with a limp no one quite believes and a secret that will not stay buried.

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Also known as Peter, Peter Keith, the lazy Peter

First appearance: ii

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With Wully McLaughlin (rivalry): Peter Keith is a persistent antagonist to Wully, creating tension and opposition in their interactions. With Chirstie (psychological): Chirstie is caught in a manipulative and obsessive…

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Peter Keith in ii