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Sarah

A female character, possibly a slave or biblical figure.

minor

Also known as Sarah Pennock

First appearance: Burial of Sarah

Sarah shows up with force in Moses. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referenced in the mother's story as Abraham's wife and mother of Isaac.
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In Moses: Referenced in the mother's story as Abraham's wife and mother of Isaac. Later, in 25th Anniversary of the “Old Folks’ Home”: Her…

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Character Web

6 connections

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THThe HeroFAFatherUNUnknown NarratorLOLoHEHethSASarah

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse biblical, historical, and symbolic characters
  • Biblical and heroic archetypes
  • Egyptian and patriarchal figures
  • Protagonist
  • Exodus narrative figures

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because the young man, after years of struggle and self-control, emotional…

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Sarah appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Sarah in Burial of Sarah