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The Barber

A prisoner who cuts hair in the camp.

minor

Also known as The Barber

First appearance: iv le nouveau

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Character Web

13 connections

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OEOne Eyed Dah-v…TTThe Trembling …JUJudasTCThe Clever ManPTPete the ShadowTBThe Barber

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Miscellaneous Prisoners and Figures
  • Central Camp Characters
  • Nicknamed Prisoners
  • Narrator's Close Associates

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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