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Edie Ochiltree

Wandering beggar from Scott's The Antiquary, used for comic relief.

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First appearance: v the plot

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LOLovelSWSir Walter ScottSASir Arthur War…LGLord GlenallanENEvelina NevileEOEdie Ochiltree

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  • Comic relief and subplot characters
  • Realism, depth, and narrative pattern
  • Diverse characters and narrative theory

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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