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Gradus

A schoolboy with a nickname, part of the Rugby crowd.

minor

First appearance: part i v rugby and football

See Gradus in part i v rugby and footballBook page

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SHSally HarrowellGAGeorge ArthurTBTom BrownMAMartinGRGradus

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and Background Characters
  • Village and Home Characters
  • Rugby School Core Characters
  • Protagonist

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

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See Gradus in part i v rugby and football