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In "Catherine, Called Birdy" by Karen Cushman, Thomas is a young man who becomes a potential suitor for Catherine's hand in marriage. He represents the pressures Catherine faces from her family to conform to societal expectations of marrying for status and wealth. Throughout the story, Thomas's character highlights Catherine's struggle for independence and her desire to choose her own path in life. Ultimately, he serves as a contrast to her adventurous spirit and reluctance to settle down.

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