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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.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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