Moonfleet · Character
David Block
Elzevir's son, who dies early in the story.
minor
Also known as David, young David
First appearance: i in moonfleet village
David Block's tie to Elzevir Block is one of the pressures that moves Moonfleet—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Referenced by Elzevir as his murdered son, motivating the revenge.
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With Elzevir Block (family): David Block is Elzevir's deceased brother, whose memory haunts Elzevir with guilt and grief. With Elzevir Block (family): David Block is Elzevir's deceased brother, whose memory haunts…
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- Family
- Other
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- Core Characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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David Block is Elzevir's deceased brother, whose memory haunts Elzevir with guilt and… How this plays out →
- Elzevir Block
family · negative
David Block is Elzevir's deceased brother, whose memory haunts Elzevir with guilt and… How this plays out →
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