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The Story of the Treasure Seekers · Character

Jim Carlton

A friend or acquaintance of the Bastable family.

minor

Also known as Carlton

First appearance: v the poet and the editor

Jim Carlton first appears in 0006 v the poet and the editor.

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3 connections

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TPThe Poor IndianSRSam RedfernARAnnie RidgwayJCJim Carlton

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Local Acquaintances
  • Bastable Family Circle

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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