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The Bellamy Trial · Character

Peter

A child character appearing in the story.

minor

Also known as little Peter, Pete

First appearance: the bellamy trial

Peter shows up with force in Chapter VIII: The Confession of Margaret Ives. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Peter (Pete) is one of Patrick's children, whom Margaret desperately wants to protect from knowing her as a murderess.
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In Chapter VIII: The Confession of Margaret Ives: Peter (Pete) is one of Patrick's children, whom Margaret desperately wants to protect…

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12 connections

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STSusan ThorneJAJudge Anthony …MBMimi BellamyMPMrs. Patrick I…EFElliot FarwellPEPeter

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended family and background characters
  • Trial principals and family
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

The emotional peak occurs as the redheaded girl succumbs to exhaustion, signaling the collapse of the tension…

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