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Emily of New Moon · Character

Uncle Oliver

Another Murray uncle, less severe than Wallace.

minor

Also known as Oliver

First appearance: iv a family conclave

Uncle Oliver shows up with force in A Hop Out of Kin. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Jovial and offers a quarter for a kiss, which Emily resents.
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FCFather CassidyAEAunt Elizabeth…CJCousin Jimmy M…EBEmily Byrd StarrUOUncle Oliver

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Village and Family
  • New Moon Household
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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