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The description of the character is given below. Identify the character from the play. Find some sentences which support your choice. He is a brave but irresponsible person.

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The description of the character is given below. Identify the character from the play. Find some sentences which support your choice.

He is a brave but irresponsible person.

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The character is the Sergeant.

He is brave - I don’t want it. Bring it with you,

He is an irresponsible Sergeant (after a pause) - no one.

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Chapter 4.2 The Rising of the Moon
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