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Jack Slade

A friend of Lawrence Twentyman, involved in local life.

minor

Also known as Jack, dear old Jack, Slade

First appearance: iv the dillsborough club

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PMPeter MortonACArchibald CurrieYHYoung HoffmannLRLord RuffordATArabella TrefoilJSJack Slade

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Main characters and local gentry
  • Extended society and household members
  • Minor legal and sporting figures
  • Protagonist

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

This scene is the dramatic climax because it resolves the central emotional tension of Mary’s unrequited love…

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See Jack Slade in iv the dillsborough club