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Old Urson

A wild animal character, possibly a bear or wolf.

minor

Also known as Urson

First appearance: xiii

Old Urson shows up with force in XVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Described as apathetic and indifferent to the drought, with his spiny defenses.
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See Old Urson in xiii

Character Web

2 connections

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Wildlife and Minor Humans
  • Human and Animal Antagonists

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Narrative arc

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

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

This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak where the girl fu…

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See Old Urson in xiii