At the Back of the North Wind · Character
Grannie
An elderly woman who tells stories to the children.
minor
First appearance: xxi sal s nanny
Grannie shows up with force in XIX: Diamond’s Friends. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Nanny's grandmother, described as wicked and cruel, known for her swearing and neglect.
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor and story characters
- Diamond's social circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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