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Christopher Swancourt

A distant cousin of Elfride, mentioned in family discussions.

minor

Also known as Christopher

First appearance: iv

Christopher Swancourt shows up with force in The Persons. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Identified as a clergyman, father of Elfride.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Christopher Swancourt in iv
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