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Hades

Mythological figure referenced in a poem.

minor

First appearance: the generations of men

Hades's tie to Harold Wilson is one of the pressures that moves North of Boston—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Harold Wilson (rivalry): Hades and Harold Wilson are enemies, with Hades likely representing a darker force or personal vendetta against Harold. With Mortenson (rivalry): Hades and Mortenson are adversaries, with…

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4 connections

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HWHarold WilsonMOMortensonLOLorenSISilasHAHades

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  • Rivalry
  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse voices and references
  • Farm and domestic conflicts

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Narrative arc

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

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the speaker admits he is "overtired / Of the great harvest I…

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