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William Vaughan

A boy who appears in the story and interacts with Betsy.

minor

Also known as Vaughan, Will Vaughan

First appearance: iv betsy goes to school

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EAElizabeth AnnMWMrs. WendellCMCousin Molly L…TWthe WendellsFRFrankWVWilliam Vaughan

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • School and Social Circle
  • Protagonist
  • Putney Farm Family

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because Elizabeth Ann faces her deepest psychological fear—the examination—which h…

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