Love Among the Chickens · Character
Laddie
A dog belonging to the Derricks.
minor
First appearance: xiii tea and tennis
Laddie's tie to Phyllis Derrick is one of the pressures that moves Love Among the Chickens—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Laddie first appears in 0014 xiii tea and tennis.
With Phyllis Derrick (friendship): Laddie is friendly and affectionate toward Phyllis, often seeking her attention and treats. With Phyllis Derrick (friendship): Laddie is friendly and affectionate toward Phyllis, often seeking her attention and treats.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Core farm characters
- Protagonist
- Supporting community members
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Phyllis Derrick
friendship · positive
Laddie is friendly and affectionate toward Phyllis, often seeking her attention and… How this plays out →
- Phyllis Derrick
friendship · positive
Laddie is friendly and affectionate toward Phyllis, often seeking her attention and… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Laddie in xiii tea and tennis