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Major Castleton

A military acquaintance of Harry's.

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Also known as Castleton, Mr. Castleton

First appearance: i a crimean night

Major Castleton shows up with force in XXII: Durrance Lets His Cigar Go Out. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Revealed as the sender of the telegram that brought news of the regiment's active service, which triggered Feversham's cowardice.
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AFAbou FatmaDEDermod EustaceDUDurranceHFHarry FevershamEEEthne EustaceMCMajor Castleton

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  • Central and Supporting Characters
  • Minor and Background Figures
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Calder’s shout—interrupted mid-sentence—marks the emotional and psychological peak because it shatters his det…

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