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An Outback Marriage · Character

Close Up

A horse or a minor character.

minor

Also known as old Close Up

First appearance: iv the old station

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Character Web

2 connections

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HGHugh GordonMMMr. ManassehCUClose Up

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting community and family
  • Protagonist
  • Central plot drivers

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

The emotional/psychological peak occurs when Hugh, paralyzed by his poverty and pride, is on the verge of flee…

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