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Old Mr. Driffield

Edward Driffield's father, a farmer in Blackstable.

minor

Also known as Mr. Driffield, old Driffield

First appearance: i

Old Mr. Driffield shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the father of Edward Driffield, buried in the churchyard at Blackstable.
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In III: Mentioned as the father of Edward Driffield, buried in the churchyard at Blackstable. Later, in VI: Mentioned as Ted's father, a…

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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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