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Paul

A man who works at the Harlem YMCA.

minor

Also known as Mr. Paul

First appearance: part ii harlem

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ALAltaELEmma Lou MorganRARayAJAlva JuniorCTCora ThurstonPAPaul

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Harlem social circle
  • Extended social network
  • Protagonist
  • Harlem community figures

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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