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Sir Stephen Temple

A general, possibly Lady Temple's husband or relative, who appears in the narrative.

minor

Also known as General Sir Stephen Temple, Sir Stephen Temple, Stephen, dear Sir Stephen

First appearance: i in search of a mission

Sir Stephen Temple first appears in 0000 i in search of a mission.

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MCMrs. Comyn Men…NJNurse JonesDODonMTMrs. TibbieMHMaria HathertonSSSir Stephen Temple

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Gowanbrae Circle
  • Minor Acquaintances
  • Temple Household
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  • Keith Extended Family

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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