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Lord Rae

A lord character appearing in the narrative.

minor

Also known as Rachel, The present Lord Rae

First appearance: reminiscences

Lord Rae shows up with force in Scottish Names in Oxford County. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referenced as the country of origin for the Murray and McKay families.
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RBRobert BurnsJMJohn McCraeJAJackalTCThe ColonelGCGordon CummingLRLord Rae

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  • Narrative poem characters
  • Celebrated literary figures
  • Female and referenced figures
  • Military and animal figures
  • Recurring narrative characters

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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