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Papa
A generic term for a father, possibly Colonel Blount.
minor
First appearance: iii
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- Other
Character groups
- Social Circle Core
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
In this scene, Adam’s visit to the traumatized Miss Runcible represents the emotional peak of his unresolved g…
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