Black Beauty · Character
Mr. Clay
A farrier who shoes horses and gives advice on their care.
minor
First appearance: part i xix only ignorance
Mr. Clay shows up with force in My Breaking In. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Brick-maker who responds to Joe's report and brings the carter before the magistrate.
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor characters and horses
- Beauty's rescuers and early caretakers
- Barker family and friends
- Protagonist
- Veterinarian and minor characters
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mr. Clay in part i xix only ignorance