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The Arrow of Gold · Character

The Doctor

A physician who appears in the story, possibly attending to someone.

minor

Also known as doctor

First appearance: the arrow of gold

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A guest at lunch with a paternal aspect and innocent manner; talks at length.
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JOJosé OrtegaCBCaptain BluntTHThereseTDThe Doctor

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Political and social backdrop
  • Core romantic intrigue

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Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional peak occurs when Doña Rita, stripped of her usual composure, collapses into a "mere chaos of sen…

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