Harding’s Luck · Character
Sebastian
An old servant in the Arden household.
minor
Also known as old Sebastian
First appearance: iv which was the dream
Sebastian's tie to Dickie Harding is one of the pressures that moves Harding’s Luck—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Teaches Dickie shipbuilding in the dream world; mentioned as continuing his instruction.
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With Dickie Harding (rivalry): Sebastian is a cruel and bullying figure in Dickie's life, often tormenting him. With Dickie Harding (rivalry): Sebastian is a cruel and bullying figure in Dickie's life, often tormenting…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Dream & Modern Mix
- Dream Arden Family
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak where Dickie’s tr…
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- Dickie Harding
rivalry · negative
Sebastian is a cruel and bullying figure in Dickie's life, often tormenting him. How this plays out →
- Dickie Harding
rivalry · negative
Sebastian is a cruel and bullying figure in Dickie's life, often tormenting him. How this plays out →
- Dickie Harding
rivalry · negative
Sebastian is a cruel and bullying figure in Dickie's life, often tormenting him. How this plays out →
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Sebastian appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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