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Pater

A male character, possibly a father figure or relative.

minor

Also known as the Pater

First appearance: the tunnel

Pater shows up with force in XXIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned alongside Hancock in the context of instruments needing greasing.
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Character Web

6 connections

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LELeyMLMr. LeytonBEBeethovenUNUnknownMIMiriamPAPater

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Expanded cast of acquaintances
  • Miriam's social circle
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this passage, the protagonist reaches an emotional and psychological peak by reclaiming her own identity an…

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