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At the Back of the North Wind · Character

Jack

A boy who works with horses and interacts with Diamond.

minor

First appearance: xv the mews

Jack's tie to Diamond is one of the pressures that moves At the Back of the North Wind—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Gives Diamond a currycomb and brush to groom old Diamond; amused by Diamond's efforts and helps him.
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With Diamond (friendship): Jack is a young friend of Diamond, often joining him in games and simple childhood activities. With Diamond (friendship): Jack is a young friend of Diamond, often joining him in games and…

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Character Web

9 connections

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MRMr. RaymondNWNorth WindMCMr. ColemanKIKilmenyDIDiamondJAJack

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Diamond's social circle
  • Nanny's caregivers
  • Minor and story characters
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

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

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