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Tartar

Shirley's large and loyal dog.

minor

Also known as the said Tartar, Poor Tartar

First appearance: xii shirley and caroline

Tartar shows up with force in Two Lives. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Shirley's large dog, constantly by her side, requiring attention and affection.
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Character Web

18 connections

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ADAdamLILinaCHCaroline Helst…MDMr. DonneMPMrs. PryorTATartar

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast and background figures
  • Protagonist
  • Major characters and community

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

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

Louis Moore’s decision to leave his “cell” and seek out the empty parlours marks the emotional and psychologic…

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