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John Anthony

A character in the community, possibly a businessman or local figure.

minor

Also known as John, Anthony

First appearance: xi

John Anthony shows up with force in XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A wealthy businessman who offers tangible help, including credit, but whose motives are partly economic.
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KHKenneth HarperDSDr. ScottDBDr. BennettESEd StewartBHBob HarperJAJohn Anthony

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended community and family
  • Protagonist
  • White community leaders

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

Kenneth’s emotional peak is the eruption of all his repressed hatred and bitterness—fueled by the day’s revela…

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See John Anthony in xi
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