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Sir John Purefoy

A baronet and neighbor to the Mortons.

minor

Also known as Sir John, Purefoy

First appearance: ii the morton family

Sir John Purefoy shows up with force in The Rufford Correspondence. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Blamed by Lord Rufford for sending the mare that caused Major Caneback's accident.
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Sir John Purefoy first appears in 0001 ii the morton family.

In The Rufford Correspondence: Blamed by Lord Rufford for sending the mare that caused Major Caneback's accident.

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

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 Sir John Purefoy in ii the morton family