At the Back of the North Wind · Character

Old Sal

An elderly woman who cares for Nanny.

minor

Also known as Sal

Old Sal'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.

Not directly present, but Old Diamond (the horse) is mentioned as waking below in the stable.

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With Diamond (social): Old Sal is an elderly, poor woman whom Diamond visits and helps with compassion. With Diamond (social): Old Sal is…

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

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Diamond
social · positive
Old Sal is an elderly, poor woman whom Diamond visits and helps with compassion. How this plays out →
Diamond
social · positive
Old Sal is an elderly, poor woman whom Diamond visits and helps with compassion. How this plays out →

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