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The Walls of Jericho · Character

Bess

A minor but recurring character.

minor

First appearance: the walls of jericho

Bess's tie to Mr. Shine is one of the pressures that moves The Walls of Jericho—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Mr. Shine (professional): Bess works for Mr. Shine, but her loyalty is often questioned, and she is caught in the crossfire of his…

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Character Web

9 connections

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FMFred MerritBBBubber BrownSTSam TylerMSMr. ShineLYLinda YoungBEBess

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Social circle regulars
  • Supporting cast and extras
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

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

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