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Carlo

Pilot's companion dog at Thornfield.

minor

Also known as old Carlo

First appearance: xi

Carlo shows up with force in A New Life at Marsh End. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In A New Life at Marsh End: St. John's father's old pointer, accompanies him on pastoral visits. Later, in XXXI: Old Carlo, Mr. Rivers'…

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Character Web

7 connections

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GPGrace PooleDRDiana RiversSJSt. John RiversFLFrederick LynnMRMary RiversCACarlo

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and background characters
  • Morton and Rivers family
  • Gateshead and Thornfield associates

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Jane’s repressed desir…

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Carlo appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Carlo in xi
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