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The Sword of Damocles · Character
John Hopgood
A member of the Hopgood family, possibly a servant or local figure.
minor
Also known as John, Hopgood
First appearance: xxii hopgood
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- Other
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- Extended family and background
- Protagonist
- Central social circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Aftermath
- Closing
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