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Banker White

Helen White's father, a wealthy banker.

minor

First appearance: the thinker

Banker White first appears in 0015 the thinker.

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GWGeorge WillardTFTom FosterSRSeth RichmondHWHelen WhiteEHEd HandbyBWBanker White

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Youth and romantic tension
  • Protagonist
  • Unfulfilled dreams and isolation

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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