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Hicks

A character with a name that appears, possibly a servant or minor figure.

minor

First appearance: book i two men

See Hicks in book i two menBook page

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Character Web

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CSCicely Stuyves…HHHamlet HopgoodMHMr. HarringtonMFMr. FolgerMSMr. SylvesterHIHicks

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended family and background
  • Central social circle
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

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

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See Hicks in book i two men