Our American Cousin · Character

Bailiffs

Officials who arrive to enforce debts against Sir Edward Trenchard.

minor

Also known as Bailiffs

First appearance: scene 5

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Narrative arc

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

This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Asa Trenchard’s vul…

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