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Boxer Lydon

A tough man known for fighting, appears in pub scenes.

minor

Also known as Lydon

First appearance: i

Boxer Lydon shows up with force in Chapter VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lydon argues that murder is always murder, citing the gospel, and clashes with others who justify violence against the police.
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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