The Charwoman’s Shadow · Character
Peter
A character mentioned in the narrative, possibly a servant or associate.
minor
First appearance: ii ramon alonzo comes to the house in the wood
Peter's tie to Ramon Alonzo is one of the pressures that moves The Charwoman’s Shadow—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Delivers a letter from Ramon's father to the magician's house.
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With Ramon Alonzo (friendship): Peter is a loyal friend and ally to Ramon, standing by him through dangers. With Father Joseph (friendship): Father Joseph mentors Peter, treating him as a trusted young protégé. With…
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See Peter in ii ramon alonzo comes to the house in the woodCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Aragona and Tower Figures
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Ramon Alonzo’s emotional peak is his desperate, reckless assault on the shadow-box—striking it with his sword…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Ramon Alonzo
friendship · positive
Peter is a loyal friend and ally to Ramon, standing by him through dangers. How this plays out →
- Father Joseph
friendship · positive
- Father Joseph
friendship · positive
- Father Joseph
friendship · positive
- Ramon Alonzo
friendship · positive
Peter is a loyal friend and ally to Ramon, standing by him through dangers. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Peter in ii ramon alonzo comes to the house in the woodIn the story
Peter appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- V: Ramon Alonzo Learns of the Box
- VII: Ramon Alonzo Follows the Art
- XII: Mirandola Demands a Love-Potion
- XVI: The Work of Father Joseph
- Father Joseph Explains How the Laity Have No Need of the Pen
- XXVII: They Dread That a Witch Has Ridden from the Country Towards Moon's Rising
- XXX: The End of the Golden Age
Chapter companion notes
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