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Paul Vinton

A student who appears in a scene.

minor

Also known as Vinton

First appearance: xiv

Paul Vinton shows up with force in Chapter XX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Hugh's new roommate, a wealthy and generous but boring youth who constantly offers Hugh Scotch, contributing to his drinking.
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In Chapter XX: Hugh's new roommate, a wealthy and generous but boring youth who constantly offers Hugh Scotch, contributing to his drinking. Later, in Prom: Provides Hugh with gin and later sells him Scotch for the…

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HCHugh CarverCDCynthia DayLGLeonard GatesBTBob TuckerNPNorry ParkerPVPaul Vinton

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  • Other

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

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Paul Vinton in xiv
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