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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Character groups
- Extended family and background characters
- Trial principals and family
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
The emotional peak occurs as the redheaded girl succumbs to exhaustion, signaling the collapse of the tension…
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