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The Burkes

A white family in the Black Belt, representing local landowning interests.

minor

Also known as the Burkes

First appearance: vii of the black belt

The Burkes first appears in 0009 vii of the black belt.

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TNThe NarratorDBDoc BurkeBDBrother DennisSHSam HoseFRFat ReubenTBThe Burkes

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  • Other

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  • Historical and Symbolic Figures
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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