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Jack

An old horse at the Gordon farm who is retired to pasture.

minor

Also known as Poor old Jack

First appearance: part i i my early home

Jack shows up with force in My Breaking In. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Jerry mentions Jack as one of his horses that would be misused if the cab were hired for electioneering.
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See Jack in part i i my early home

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JBJeremiah BarkerPBPolly BarkerMGMr. GrantDBDolly BarkerHBHarry BarkerJAJack

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Barker family and friends

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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See Jack in part i i my early home