The Middle Five · Character
Abraham Lincoln
The U.S. president, referenced or appearing as a historical figure in the narrative.
minor
Also known as Abraham
First appearance: iii edwin
Abraham Lincoln's tie to Me is one of the pressures that moves The Middle Five—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Awkward boy who answers 'George Washington' when asked who discovered America, causing amusement.
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With Me (social): Abraham Lincoln is a fellow student at the mission school, known for his name and interactions. With Me (social): Abraham Lincoln is a fellow student at the mission school, known for his name and…
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- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Historical and biblical figures
- Protagonist
- Mission school students
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when the old woman’s tender, birdlike reassurances clash with the boy’s raw, uncontr…
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- Me
social · positive
Abraham Lincoln is a fellow student at the mission school, known for his name and… How this plays out →
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