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Beale

Mrs. Beale's husband, a disreputable character.

minor

Also known as that scoundrel Beale, Mr. Beale

First appearance: xv the arrival of nemesis

Beale shows up with force in The Arrival. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The hired man; returns with a gun and rabbits, explains he never received Ukridge's letter.
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In The Arrival: The hired man; returns with a gun and rabbits, explains he never received Ukridge's letter. Later, in Buckling To: The hired man; sent to fetch wire and sugar boxes; builds coops with a critical eye;…

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See Beale in xv the arrival of nemesis

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15 connections

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SFStanley Feathe…JMJane MusprattLILickfordPDPhyllis DerrickPDProfessor Derr…BEBeale

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Core farm characters
  • Protagonist
  • Supporting community members

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Beale in xv the arrival of nemesis