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Barney Kerrigan
A local man who interacts with the main characters.
minor
Also known as Barney, Kerrigan
First appearance: i
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor characters and background figures
- Gypo's associates and victims
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the irreversible turning point where Gypo’s fate is seale…
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