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Uncle Julius

An uncle of Louis, possibly on the Sullivan side.

minor

Also known as Jules, Julius

First appearance: i the child

Uncle Julius shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Pulls Louis on a sled and skates with him on the ice, providing thrilling winter experiences.
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In II: Pulls Louis on a sled and skates with him on the ice, providing thrilling winter experiences. Later, in IX: Boston—The English High School: Thrums on a guitar and sings sentimental ditties while Louis focuses on…

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LHLouis Henri Su…DHDaniel Hudson …GRGrandpaJHJulia HeadMWMr. WheelockUJUncle Julius

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Later Career & Broader Influences
  • Protagonist
  • Architectural Mentors & Early Colleagues
  • Early Family & Childhood Influences

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

This passage is the dramatic climax because it represents the psychological peak where the narrator’s obsessio…

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