The Hoosier Schoolmaster · Character
Mr. Soden
A burly local man present in community scenes.
minor
Also known as burly Mr. Soden, Soden
First appearance: ii a spell coming
Mr. Soden shows up with force in XXX: “Brother Sodom”. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The preacher nicknamed 'Brother Sodom,' whose hellfire preaching terrifies Walter.
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In XXX: “Brother Sodom”: The preacher nicknamed 'Brother Sodom,' whose hellfire preaching terrifies Walter. Later, in XXXI: The Trial Concluded: His stern presence in the courtroom intimidates Walter Johnson into…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Secondary community figures
- Protagonist
- Main community characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it forces the central conflict to a head: the anonymous threat against Squ…
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See Mr. Soden in ii a spell coming