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The Stranger

A mysterious figure who appears late in the story.

minor

First appearance: part ii xx in the offing

The Stranger shows up with force in XVI: Two Shots. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A Canadian trapper and leader of the rival St.
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In XVI: Two Shots: A Canadian trapper and leader of the rival St. Louis Fur Company party, who disputes the fox's ownership but later…

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See The Stranger in part ii xx in the offing

Character Web

6 connections

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LJLieutenant Jas…MPMrs. Paulina B…SLSergeant LongCCCaptain CraventyMAMadgeTSThe Stranger

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Late-Story Additions
  • Expedition Core Team
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Lieutenant Hobson reaches an emotional and psychological peak o…

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See The Stranger in part ii xx in the offing
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