The Black Arrow · Character
Clipsby
A man who gives Dick information about Sir Daniel's plans.
minor
First appearance: At the Sign of the Sun in Kettley
Clipsby shows up with force in Prologue. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Villager who comments on Sir Daniel's shifting loyalties and is ordered to the Moat House.
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor Characters & Victims
- Sir Daniel's Opponents & Allies
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the peak of Dick’s psychological tension and decisive act…
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