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The Getting of Wisdom · Character
Jim Chapman
A young man who appears briefly in Laura's social circle.
minor
Also known as Jim
First appearance: xii
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Family and Community
- Elite Social Circle
- School Friends and Acquaintances
- Protagonist
- Schoolgirls and Family
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Laura reaches an emotional and psychological peak of isolation and humiliation as she is publicly mocked, aban…
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