Amaryllis at the Fair · Character
Old Duck
An elder member of the Duck family, possibly John Duck's father.
minor
First appearance: xv
Old Duck shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
John Duck's father; amassed wealth by riding in a wagon overseeing workers; once accidentally dumped from a cart.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Aftermath
- Closing
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