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Old Caesar

A minor character or reference in the fictional world.

minor

First appearance: iii wherein a clerk appraises a fair country

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This passage marks the dramatic climax because it reveals the central paradox of Kennaston’s existence: his dr…

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