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Rankeillor
Lawyer and friend of David's family.
minor
Also known as Mr. Hope of Rankeillor, young Rankeillor
First appearance: I Go to Pilrig
Rankeillor shows up with force in I Go to Pilrig. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Referenced as having approved David's plan and provided a letter of recommendation to Mr.
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In I Go to Pilrig: Referenced as having approved David's plan and provided a letter of recommendation to Mr. Balfour of Pilrig. Later, in…
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- Main Edinburgh Plot
- Earlier Adventure Ties
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it forces David Balfour to confront the emotional and psychologica…
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