Object
Coat found on Walter Hufnagle (recognized by Toby)
A large, weathered personal coat that Toby recognizes on the corpse of Walter Hufnagle. The garment shows long use—scuffed, threadbare cuffs and surface staining—and contains a business card in a pocket that links the body back to Toby. Characters handle it as both clothing and the primary physical clue identifying the deceased.
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Purpose
Personal outerwear providing warmth and pocket storage; in this material it also functions pragmatically as the means to identify the deceased.
Significance
Operates as the narrative catalyst: the coat's identification of Walter as connected to Toby propels Toby to insist on a dignified burial and an honor guard, forcing a clash between his moral urgency and the community's weary practicality. The garment embodies obligation, recognition, and the fragile link between Toby and the homeless community.
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