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General Knoyle

Mrs. Knoyle's late husband, a military man.

minor

Also known as the General, General

First appearance: xiii

General Knoyle shows up with force in Chapter IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A military gentleman at the party, embarrassed by Lady Edward's musical tribute and unable to engage deeply with the topic.
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In Chapter IV: A military gentleman at the party, embarrassed by Lady Edward's musical tribute and unable to engage deeply with the topic. Later, in VII: Interacts with Lucy, expressing his dislike for Spandrell and…

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SPSusan PaleyLTLucy TantamountLELady Edward Ta…SPSpandrellWBWalter BidlakeGKGeneral Knoyle

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  • Other

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  • Central characters and lovers
  • Political and social rivals

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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