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Dr. Powell

Physician who attends the Squire in his final illness.

minor

Also known as Powell

First appearance: iv the squire s death

Dr. Powell shows up with force in Preparing for the Funeral. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Advises Isabel to keep the keys until after the will is read; instructs her on funeral arrangements and recommends Mr.
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IBIsabel BrodrickMAMr. ApjohnCHCousin HenryMEMr. Evans of L…MGMr. GearyDPDr. Powell

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  • Other

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  • Supporting local community
  • Inheritance dispute core
  • Protagonist

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

SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Isabel’s emotional and psychological peak occurs here as she fully confronts the hopelessness of her situation…

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