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The Gadfly · Character

Thomas

A servant in the Burton household.

minor

Also known as Mr. Thomas

First appearance: part i i

Thomas shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Shows reluctant sympathy for Arthur and offers help.
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See Thomas in part i i

Character Web

5 connections

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ABArthur BurtonJUJuliaJBJames BurtonGIGibbonsFCFather CardiTHThomas

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor characters and background figures
  • Central characters and family
  • Burton family members

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

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

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In the story

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See Thomas in part i i