Far from the Madding Crowd · Character
George
An elderly farm worker mentioned in passing.
minor
Also known as old George
First appearance: viii the malthouse the chat news
George shows up with force in IV: Gabriel’s Resolve; The Visit; The Mistake. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Gabriel's dog, follows him to the cottage with a concerned countenance.
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In IV: Gabriel’s Resolve; The Visit; The Mistake: Gabriel's dog, follows him to the cottage with a concerned countenance. Later, in Departure of Bathsheba; A Pastoral Tragedy: Gabriel's older dog, clever and…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, Bathsheba reaches an emotional and psychological peak of feverish, impulsive passion as she wri…
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George appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- IV: Gabriel’s Resolve; The Visit; The Mistake
- Departure of Bathsheba; A Pastoral Tragedy
- XIV: Effect of the Letter; Sunrise
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