In the Midst of Life · Character
Murlock
A young homesteader who nurses his fever-stricken wife to her death, then keeps a nightlong vigil beside her body in a lonely cabin.
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First appearance: The Boarded Window
As a major figure in In the Midst of Life, Murlock is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A man whose wife dies, leading to a haunting encounter with a panther.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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