Lavengro · Character
The Stranger
A mysterious figure who confronts Lavengro and Winifred in a dramatic encounter.
minor
Also known as stranger
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The Stranger shows up with force in Chapter XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A tall man with a fresh wound on his forehead, accompanied by a fairy dog, who confronts the narrator on the road during the snowstorm but leaves after a brief exchange.
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In Chapter XII: A tall man with a fresh wound on his forehead, accompanied by a fairy dog, who confronts the narrator on the road during the snowstorm but leaves after a brief exchange. Later, in XXIX: A rakish figure…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Literary and mysterious figures
- Lavengro's companions and acquaintances
- Diverse characters from Lavengro's world
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it reveals the protagonist’s hidden linguistic ability—his sudden de…
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