Short Fiction · Character
Smith
A character in The Torrents of Spring.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Smith
First appearance: the torrents of spring
Smith shows up with force in Up in Michigan. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In Up in Michigan: A. J. Smith, the man Liz works for; he goes hunting with Jim and hosts the post-hunt dinner. Later, in Up in Michigan:…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Michigan and Torrents
- Boxing and Bullfighting
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the doctor’s hollow reassurance—that the narrator will play f…
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