Melmoth the Wanderer · Character
Old Melmoth
John Melmoth's uncle, whose death sets the story in motion.
minor
First appearance: Melmoth the Wanderer
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The dying uncle whose death triggers the discovery of the portrait and manuscript.
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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