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Melville Burbank

A minor character mentioned.

minor

Also known as Burbank

First appearance: XV

Melville Burbank shows up with force in XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Junior who argues that smut talk is sublimation of sex instincts and later discusses the futility of Christ's philosophy.
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In XV: Junior who argues that smut talk is sublimation of sex instincts and later discusses the futility of Christ's philosophy. Later, in XIX: Burbank introduces Hugh to a professor's daughter and is part of the…

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KNKeith NutterGWGeorge WinsorHCHugh CarverJHJimmie HenleyDFDonald FergusonMBMelville Burbank

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  • Other

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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