Poetry · Character
Burnaby
A character appearing in the narrative.
minor
First appearance: reminiscences
Burnaby shows up with force in Gordon and Burnaby. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Colonel Burnaby is honored for his Asiatic ride to uncover Russian mysteries and his brave attempt to relieve Gordon, dying transfixed by an Arab spear.
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- Diverse referenced characters
- Recurring narrative characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the boy’s childish joy and naive belief that he can see Ameri…
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