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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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Character Web

13 connections

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JBJeremiah BarkerHBHarry BarkerSGSquire GordonPBPolly BarkerMGMr. GrantDBDolly Barker

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Barker family and friends

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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