Aspects of the Novel · Character
Defoe
Early novelist, discussed for his realistic characters and episodic plots.
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First appearance: ii the story
Defoe's tie to The Heroine is one of the pressures that moves Aspects of the Novel—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned in connection with Moll Flanders; Forster notes Defoe makes a slight attempt at plot but is perfunctory, as nothing matters but the heroine.
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With The Heroine (professional): Defoe is the author who created The Heroine (likely Moll Flanders or Roxana) in his novels. In People: Mentioned in connection with Moll Flanders; Forster notes Defoe makes a slight…
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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