Black Beauty · Character
Hotspur
A high-spirited horse at Earlshall Park who is paired with Beauty.
minor
First appearance: part ii xxii earlshall
Hotspur shows up with force in My Breaking In. The page is where that presence becomes real.
New horse acquired by Jerry after Captain's death; a spirited but gentle young horse who adapts to cab work.
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In Old Captain and His Successor: New horse acquired by Jerry after Captain's death; a spirited but gentle young horse who adapts to cab work. Later, in Jerry's New Year: Jerry's other horse; exercised by Governor…
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See Hotspur in part ii xxii earlshallCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor characters and horses
- Barker family and friends
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Black Beaut…
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Hotspur appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Hotspur in part ii xxii earlshall