Winesburg, Ohio · Character
Tom Little
Man who runs a livery stable in Winesburg.
minor
Also known as Tom
First appearance: an awakening
Tom Little shows up with force in Departure. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The conductor of the westbound train; he punches George's ticket but makes no comment, having seen many young men leave their towns.
Tom Little first appears in 0020 an awakening.
In Departure: The conductor of the westbound train; he punches George's ticket but makes no comment, having seen many young men leave their towns.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Tom Little in an awakening