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Bat M'Ginnis

A miner in the community.

minor

Also known as M'Ginnis, Bat

First appearance: part i i

Bat M'Ginnis shows up with force in XVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Challenges Michael's story and the validity of Snowshoes' testimony; is rebuked by the crowd.
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See Bat M'Ginnis in part i i

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

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Bat M'Ginnis in part i i
See Bat M'Ginnis in XVIII