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Ted Cross

A member of the Cross family.

minor

Also known as Ted, Mrs. Ted Cross, Cross

First appearance: part i i

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CWCash WilsonPNPeter NewtonMMMother M'CreadyDADawe ArmitageEFElla FlailTCTed Cross

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Core mining community
  • Extended community and outsiders
  • Settlement youth and elders

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

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See Ted Cross in part i i