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Arabella Stark

A young woman in Lycurgus society.

minor

Also known as Arabella Stark, Stark, Bella

First appearance: book ii

Arabella Stark shows up with force in Chapter XL. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Seen by Roberta in a large car, epitomizing the wealth and freedom that entice Clyde away from Roberta.
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RARoberta AldenBGBella GriffithsWDWalter DillardNHNadine HarrietEGElvira GriffithsASArabella Stark

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Cast of Lycurgus and Trial
  • Trial and Defense Team
  • Lycurgus Social Circle
  • Factory and Hotel Friends

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Story tension across the book.

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

In this excerpt, the emotional and psychological peak occurs as Clyde, isolated in the death house, is forced…

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