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The Little Nugget · Character

Mr. Tankerville Gifford

A young man involved in the social circle at the school.

minor

Also known as young Mr. Gifford, Mr. Gifford, Tanky, Tanky Gifford

First appearance: v

Mr. Tankerville Gifford shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A suitor for Cynthia; described as having a stuffed-fish look and dancing with Cynthia at the ball.
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Mr. Tankerville Gifford first appears in 0013 v.

In I: A suitor for Cynthia; described as having a stuffed-fish look and dancing with Cynthia at the ball.

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SSSmooth Sam Fis…OFOgden FordCDCynthia Drassi…PBPeter BurnsTLThe Little Nug…MTMr. Tankerville Giff…

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  • Other

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  • Peripheral and supporting characters
  • Central kidnapping plot
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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