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The Man Who Forgot

A man who loses his memory and wanders the bush.

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A swagman who claims to have forgotten his identity, later revealed to be a thief.
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Character groups

  • Eccentric Bush Characters
  • Protagonist
  • Recurring Bush Archetypes
  • Minor and Named Bush Characters

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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