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Old Madman

A local eccentric or madman encountered by the boys.

minor

Also known as The Madman, The old Madman, old Madman, Madman, the old Madman, the Madman

First appearance: part i ii the veast

See Old Madman in part i ii the veastBook page

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KEKeeperTBTom BrownMAMartinGAGeorge ArthurHEHarry EastOMOld Madman

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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

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See Old Madman in part i ii the veast