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Sam Benfleet
A struggling writer and friend of Adam's.
minor
Also known as Mr. Sam Benfleet, Mr. Benfleet
First appearance: vi
Sam Benfleet shows up with force in Chapter II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Adam's publisher; cancels the original contract and offers a standard first-novel contract after the manuscript is burned.
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Character groups
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- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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