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Uncle Wellington

Valancy's uncle, husband of Aunt Wellington.

minor

First appearance: ii

Uncle Wellington shows up with force in Chapter XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Uncle Wellington mentions Barney Snaith and argues that a mysterious man must be a criminal, but is unable to provide proof.
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In Chapter XI: Uncle Wellington mentions Barney Snaith and argues that a mysterious man must be a criminal, but is unable to provide proof. Later, in XXI: Arrives with Olive, expresses horror at Valancy's company,…

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See Uncle Wellington in ii

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Uncle Wellington in ii