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Cummins

A man whose name appears in a chapter title, possibly a key figure in a subplot.

minor

Also known as The Man Cummins

First appearance: xlvi the man cummins

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SBSir BeaufortPAPaulaMSMr. StuyvesantMMMr. MandevilleMSMr. SylvesterCUCummins

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended family and background
  • Central social circle
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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