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Mr. Hardcastle

A local resident, possibly a parent.

minor

Also known as Mr. Hardcastle, Old Mr. Hardcastle

First appearance: i the end of the holidays

Mr. Hardcastle first appears in 0000 i the end of the holidays.

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Character Web

6 connections

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ISIngred SaxonDEDerryATAthelstaneFAFatherOMOld Mother Hub…MHMr. Hardcastle

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Local boys and workers
  • Protagonist
  • Saxon family and associates

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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