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Charles Palmer

A student at Lupton, unfortunate.

minor

Also known as Palmer, poor Palmer

First appearance: IV

Charles Palmer shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The author of 'Half-Holidays' and a master at Lupton; recounts the story of N.
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In III: The author of 'Half-Holidays' and a master at Lupton; recounts the story of N. with a mix of moral outrage and bewilderment. Later, in IV: Mentioned as having done his best to illustrate the period of Ambrose's…

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  • Extended Cast and Legends
  • Protagonist
  • Lupton School Community

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This excerpt marks the climax because Ambrose reaches an emotional and psychological peak where his love for t…

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See Charles Palmer in IV