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Mr. Briggs

Mrs. Briggs' husband, who also hires Jerry's cab.

minor

First appearance: part iii xxxvi the sunday cab

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

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Character Web

6 connections

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JBJeremiah BarkerSOSir OliverTGThomas GreenPBPolly BarkerSGSquire GordonMBMr. Briggs

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Barker family and friends
  • Veterinarian and minor characters
  • Minor characters and horses

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • 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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See Mr. Briggs in part iii xxxvi the sunday cab