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Bert

Two working-class men who appear in a few scenes.

minor

Also known as Bob

First appearance: viii

See Bert in viiiBook page

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AFAdam Fenwick-S…NBNina BlountGLGinger Littlej…BRBetty RylandsLCLottie CrumpBEBert

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Working Class and Partygoers
  • Protagonist
  • Social Circle Core

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Bert in viii