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Wayne Gifford

A student occasionally mentioned in the narrative.

minor

Also known as Gifford

First appearance: vii

Wayne Gifford shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cheerleader who leads the crowd with energetic, dervish-like contortions and megaphone calls.
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CPCarl PetersMAMandelHSHezekiah SanfordCOCalvert of Ral…JLJack LawrenceWGWayne Gifford

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Background Characters and References
  • Close Confidants and Acquaintances
  • Campus Activity Participants
  • 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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