New Hampshire · Character

Son

A young male character, possibly a child in a poem.

minor

First appearance: not to keep

Son's tie to Laban is one of the pressures that moves New Hampshire—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Maple's father, who explains the origin of her name and later feels pressured by their quest for its meaning.

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With Laban (family): Laban is the father of Son, with a traditional parental relationship involving guidance and authority. With John Smith (social): John Smith and Son are acquaintances, possibly with a mentor-like or…

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Social
Family
Other

Character groups

Generic and elderly locals
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Laban
family · positive
Laban is the father of Son, with a traditional parental relationship involving guidance… How this plays out →
John Smith
social · ambivalent
Paul
social · ambivalent
Clara Robinson
social · ambivalent
Old Davis
social · ambivalent
Old Davis
social · ambivalent

Laban
Laban is the father of Son, with a traditional parental relationship involving guidance and authority.
John Smith
John Smith and Son are acquaintances, possibly with a mentor-like or neighborly dynamic.
Paul
Paul and Son are acquaintances or peers, interacting within the community.
Clara Robinson
Clara Robinson and Son are acquaintances, likely meeting in domestic or village settings.
Old Davis
Old Davis and Son have a neighborly acquaintance, with occasional interactions.
Old Davis
Old Davis and Son have a neighborly acquaintance, with occasional interactions.

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In the story

Son appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Maple
Maple's father, who explains the origin of her name and later feels pressured by their quest for its meaning.
Wild Grapes
The brother who climbed the birch tree, threw down grapes, and eventually bent the tree to help his sister down, teasing her about her grip.
Two Witches
The mother's son, who confirms the presence of the skeleton in the attic and participates in the conversation about the haunting.
I: The Witch of Coös
The mother's son, who prompts her to tell the story and reveals the family secret.

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