The Black Opal · Character
Ed Ventry
An older miner.
minor
Also known as Ed, Ted, old Ventry
First appearance: part i i
Ed Ventry shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Relates how Potch tried to stop Charley from leaving on the coach, earning respect.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Settlement youth and elders
- Core mining community
- Extended community and outsiders
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Ed Ventry in part i i