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Henry Brattenburg

Young man who works at the livery stable.

minor

Also known as Hal, young Hal

First appearance: an awakening

Henry Brattenburg shows up with force in Hands. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The saloon keeper in Pennsylvania who brutally beat Adolph Myers after accusing him of improper behavior with his son.
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Henry Brattenburg first appears in 0020 an awakening.

In Hands: The saloon keeper in Pennsylvania who brutally beat Adolph Myers after accusing him of improper behavior with his son.

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JBJesse BentleyMOMookLBLouise BentleyEHEd HandbyGWGeorge WillardHBHenry Brattenburg

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Outsiders and misfits
  • Unfulfilled dreams and isolation
  • Family legacy and conflict
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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