Black Beauty · Character
Dolly Barker
Jerry and Polly's young daughter, who loves the horses and her family.
minor
Also known as Dolly, little Dolly
First appearance: Dolly and a Real Gentleman
Dolly Barker shows up with force in My Breaking In. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Jeremiah's daughter; pats Black Beauty gently.
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In A Horse Fair: Jeremiah's daughter; pats Black Beauty gently. Later, in A London Cab Horse: Jerry's eight-year-old daughter, who brings…
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- Other
Character groups
- Barker family and friends
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Dolly Barker appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- My Breaking In
- A Horse Fair
- A London Cab Horse
- Jerry Barker
- The Golden Rule
- Dolly and a Real Gentleman
- The Election
- Jerry's New Year
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