Mark Rutherford’s Deliverance · Character
George Butts
A member of the Butts family, possibly Ellen's relative.
minor
Also known as George
First appearance: i newspapers
George Butts's tie to Miss Leroy is one of the pressures that moves Mark Rutherford’s Deliverance—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A placid, even-tempered miller's apprentice who marries Miss Leroy; known for his sleepy, unambitious nature.
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With Miss Leroy (romantic): George Butts and Miss Leroy are involved in a romantic relationship that provides a contrast to the narrator's own love life. In III: Miss Leroy: A placid, even-tempered miller's apprentice…
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- Religious and theological figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Rutherford's long…
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- Miss Leroy
romantic · positive
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