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Colonel Blakeney

A historical military figure mentioned in the narrative.

minor

Also known as Blakeney, Lieutenant Colonel Grice Blakeney

First appearance: volume i xvi necessary digression

Colonel Blakeney shows up with force in II: Domestic Concerns. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The young officer who brings Mr.
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In II: Domestic Concerns: The young officer who brings Mr. Temple to visit Captain Eldridge, described as having a full heart and a desire to help. Later, in Endnotes: Identified as a possible hero of the novels; his…

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See Colonel Blakeney in volume i xvi necessary digression

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MOMontravilleMEMiss EldridgeCBCaptain Beauch…HTHenry TempleCTCharlotte TempleCBColonel Blakeney

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Colonel Blakeney in volume i xvi necessary digression