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Witherspoon

A minor official dealing with the giant situation.

minor

First appearance: i the altered world

Witherspoon shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Witherspoon first appears in 0051 i the altered world.

In VII: Mr. Witherspoon's cucumber frames are damaged by one of the giant hens.

Later, in Chapter VIII: Joins Fulcher in telling Skinner about the pullets and later searches for him.

See Witherspoon in i the altered worldBook page

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3 connections

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FUFulcherHIHickleybrowSKSkinnerWIWitherspoon

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor characters and local reactions
  • Village giants and opponents

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Witherspoon in i the altered world
See Witherspoon in i the altered world