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The Middle Five · Character
Andrew Johnson
A U.S. president referenced in the historical context of the book.
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First appearance: ix william t sherman
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- Other
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- Historical and biblical figures
- Protagonist
- Mission school students
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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