Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral · Character
Jesse
Father of David, mentioned in the Goliath poem.
minor
Also known as The son of Jesse I
First appearance: Goliath of Gath
Jesse shows up with force in Goliath of Gath. The page is where that presence becomes real.
David's father, mentioned as the father of the young hero.
Jesse first appears in 0014 goliath of gath.
In Goliath of Gath: David's father, mentioned as the father of the young hero.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Mythological and Classical Figures
- 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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See Jesse in Goliath of Gath