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W. P. Ross

A schoolboy mentioned in passing.

minor

Also known as Mr. W. P. Ross

First appearance: the pothunters

W. P. Ross shows up with force in I: Patient Perseverance Produces Pugilistic Prodigies. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Wellington representative, Tony's first opponent; plucky but outclassed.
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In I: Patient Perseverance Produces Pugilistic Prodigies: Wellington representative, Tony's first opponent; plucky but…

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TGTony GrahamOAOld AustinianRORobinsonWPW. P. Ross

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Background characters and officials
  • Main characters and suspects
  • Minor schoolboy friends

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Story tension across the book.

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

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