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Geoffrey

A young man from the village.

minor

Also known as Geoffrey

First appearance: part ii vii lad and girl love

Geoffrey shows up with force in IX: Defeat of Miriam. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of the brothers who joins in the hayfield jumping game.
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See Geoffrey in part ii vii lad and girl love

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10 connections

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AGAgathaMAMauriceWMWilliam MorelAMAnnie MorelDJDr. JamesonGEGeoffrey

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Village community and minor figures
  • Morel family and intimates

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

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

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See Geoffrey in part ii vii lad and girl love