Short Plays · Character
Tramp
A wandering stranger who steps out of the rain into a wake-house, trades a needle for shelter, and witnesses more than he bargained for.
supporting
Also known as Tramp Trembling, Tramp Standing, Tramp Filling, The Tramp, Tramp Drinking, Tramp Speaking
First appearance: in the shadow of the glen
As a supporting figure in Short Plays, Tramp is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
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The Tramp walks to Brittas from the Aughrim fair and knocks at the last cottage in the glen, hoping for milk and a corner to sleep. He takes the needle Nora gives him and stitches his coat while murmuring the De…
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See Tramp in in the shadow of the glenCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Love triangle deception
- Protagonist
- Sea-tragedy family and tinkers
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
This scene is the dramatic climax because it represents the emotional and psychological peak of Sarah and Mich…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Nora Burke
romantic · positive
Nora is drawn to the Tramp's freedom and charm, sharing a flirtatious and escapist bond… How this plays out →
- Micheal Dara
rivalry · negative
- Dan Burke
rivalry · negative
Relationship notes
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See Tramp in in the shadow of the glen