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The Magnificent Ambersons · Character
Tom
A servant or local character, briefly mentioned.
minor
Also known as Tom, Old fat Tom, old Tom
First appearance: i
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor characters and servants
- Amberson family and associates
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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