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Dorothy IV

A character from a story or play within the book.

minor

Also known as Dorothy

First appearance: now talking about cricket

Dorothy IV shows up with force in Letter from Mrs. James Anthony to Richard Venables. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In Letter from Mrs. James Anthony to Richard Venables: Now Mrs. James Anthony, she writes to her brother Richard seeking details about his confrontation with Uncle John. Later, in V: Recipient of the letter, addressed…

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CHCharterisHDHunters Dunsta…UJUncle JohnRVRichard VenablesDTDick TurpinDIDorothy IV

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  • Diverse Characters
  • Protagonist
  • Masters and Relatives
  • Correspondents and Relative
  • Schoolboys and Masters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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