In the Midst of Life · Character
Scarry
A soldier who meets a tragic end.
minor
Also known as poor Scarry
First appearance: killed at resaca
Scarry's tie to Jefferson Doman is one of the pressures that moves In the Midst of Life—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned in Barney's letter as the person whose body was used to conceal the gold discovery.
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With Jefferson Doman (friendship): Jefferson Doman and Scarry are friends or allies, their interactions suggesting mutual support or shared purpose. With Jefferson Doman (friendship): Jefferson Doman and Scarry are…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Feuds, secrets, and tragic fates
- Strange marriages and suitors
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this excerpt, the narrator’s emotional and psychological peak occurs as she confesses her intense, almost i…
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- Jefferson Doman
friendship · positive
Jefferson Doman and Scarry are friends or allies, their interactions suggesting mutual… How this plays out →
- Jefferson Doman
friendship · positive
Jefferson Doman and Scarry are friends or allies, their interactions suggesting mutual… How this plays out →
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