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The Porter

A railway porter at the station.

minor

Also known as the Porter, Porter

First appearance: ii peter s coal mine

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5 connections

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TSThe Station Ma…TOThe Old Gentle…PEPerksR(Roberta (Bobbie)PEPeterTPThe Porter

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Acquaintances and Family
  • Railway and Community Helpers
  • Family and Household
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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