The Age of Innocence · Character
Dr. Carver
A charismatic preacher followed by Medora Manson.
minor
Also known as the Carver
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Dr. Carver shows up with force in Chapter XXIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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Character groups
- Old New York Society
- Protagonist
- Minor Figures and Background
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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