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Ralfe Miller

A settler at the fort, possibly a minor antagonist or neighbor.

minor

Also known as Miller, this Ralfe Miller

First appearance: xii

Ralfe Miller's tie to Betty Zane is one of the pressures that moves Betty Zane—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mentioned as a suitor of Betty with a questionable reputation.
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With Betty Zane (rivalry): Ralfe Miller is a persistent and unwanted suitor who becomes an antagonist, creating tension and conflict with Betty. With Alfred Clarke (rivalry): Alfred and Ralfe are bitter rivals,…

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See Ralfe Miller in xii

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YBYoung BennetLDLord DunmoreGMGeorge MartinSMSmiling MoonGGGeneral George…RMRalfe Miller

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Zane Family and Allies
  • Historical and Minor Characters
  • Native American Chiefs and Figures

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Ralfe Miller in xii

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See Ralfe Miller in xii