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Donald Ferguson

A student who appears briefly.

minor

Also known as Ferguson, Don

First appearance: xii

Donald Ferguson shows up with force in XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lazily participates, expresses disillusionment with childhood religious teachings, and quotes the Rubaiyat.
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KNKeith NutterGRGordon RossHCHugh CarverCPCarl PetersGWGeorge WinsorDFDonald Ferguson

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  • Other

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  • Background Characters and References
  • Minor Acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Close Confidants and Acquaintances
  • Hugh's Core Friend Group

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Donald Ferguson in xii