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Tom Paine

A minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

minor

Also known as Tom

First appearance: x

Tom Paine first appears in 0012 x.

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ELEllenEPErnest PontifexTOTopsyMJMrs. JuppPRPryerTPTom Paine

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended family, servants, and acquaintances
  • Pontifex family core
  • Protagonist
  • Ernest's school and London associates

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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