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William—An Englishman · Character

The Stationmaster

A railway official who appears briefly.

minor

First appearance: vi

The Stationmaster shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Overwhelmed by the refugee crisis, the stationmaster hides in his office, unable to manage the swelling crowd or provide reliable information.
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In XIII: Overwhelmed by the refugee crisis, the stationmaster hides in his office, unable to manage the swelling crowd or provide reliable…

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In this chapter, William’s leave in Somerset marks the emotional and psychological peak where he finally begin…

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See The Stationmaster in vi