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The Headmaster

The headmaster of Wrykyn School, a figure of authority.

minor

First appearance: the white feather

The Headmaster shows up with force in XXIV: Bruce Explains. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In XXIV: Bruce Explains: Receives Mr. Spence's report and is persuaded by Bruce's explanation; reflects on changing times and grants Bruce…

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  • Other

Character groups

  • School authority figures
  • Protagonist
  • Sheen's social circle
  • Minor and visiting characters
  • Background Wrykyn students

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Story tension across the book.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it reveals the full extent of Stanning’s cowardice and moral corru…

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