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Gibbons

A prison guard who shows some kindness to the Gadfly.

minor

First appearance: part iii i

See Gibbons in part iii iBook page

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JUJuliaABArthur BurtonJBJames BurtonTHThomasGLGladysGIGibbons

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

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See Gibbons in part iii i