Darkwater · Character
The Colonel
A military authority figure appearing in scenes of conflict and command.
minor
Also known as the colonel, The colonel
First appearance: iii the hands of ethiopia
The Colonel's tie to The Stranger is one of the pressures that moves Darkwater—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The skeleton of Death, part of the beggar's retinue.
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With The Stranger (rivalry): A power struggle between two authoritative figures, each vying for dominance. With The Woman (psychological): A possessive and menacing dynamic, with the Colonel viewing the Woman as a prize…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Family and Ancestors
- Protagonist
- Historical and Cultural Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This passage marks the dramatic climax because it shifts from the narrator’s personal, nostalgic recollections…
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- The Stranger
rivalry · negative
A power struggle between two authoritative figures, each vying for dominance. How this plays out →
- The Woman
psychological · negative
- The Stranger
rivalry · negative
A power struggle between two authoritative figures, each vying for dominance. How this plays out →
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