The Good Soldier · Character
Major Basil
A military officer and husband of Mrs. Basil.
minor
First appearance: part i i
Major Basil shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Major Basil borrows money from Edward and later blackmails him after discovering his wife's affair with Edward.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
- Closing
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See Major Basil in part i i