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The First Sir Percy · Character
Alva
The historical Duke of Alva, referenced as a past tyrant.
minor
First appearance: i a night on the veluwe
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Gilda’s idealized love…
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