Emily of New Moon · Character
Douglas Starr
Emily's deceased father, a journalist and poet.
minor
Also known as Kin Douglas Starr, Douglas
First appearance: The House in the Hollow
Douglas Starr shows up with force in The House in the Hollow. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Emily's father, who is ill and spends the day resting on the lounge.
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In The House in the Hollow: Emily's father, who is ill and spends the day resting on the lounge. Later, in A Watch in the Night: Douglas reveals his terminal illness, recounts his marriage to Juliet Murray and the…
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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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