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The Middle Five · Character

Poor William

An Omaha boy, possibly a friend who faces hardship.

minor

Also known as William

First appearance: i the mission

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical and biblical figures
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • 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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