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Philip Sheridan
A Union general mentioned in the context of the Civil War.
minor
Also known as Phil Sheridan, Sheridan
First appearance: ix william t sherman
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- 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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