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Billy Woods

A friend of the narrator, a young man.

minor

Also known as Billy, Mrs. William Woods

First appearance: i he sits out a dance

Billy Woods shows up with force in II: He Loves Extensively. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of the 'Three Musketeers'; the narrator reflects on their past friendship and how they have grown apart.
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In II: He Loves Extensively: One of the 'Three Musketeers'; the narrator reflects on their past friendship and how they have grown apart. Later, in II: Billy Woods, D'Artagnan of the group, remains a friend but…

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See Billy Woods in i he sits out a dance

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

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

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See Billy Woods in i he sits out a dance