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The Hill of Dreams · Character

Jack

A young boy from the village, possibly a relative of the Dixons.

minor

Also known as Little Jackie, Jackie

First appearance: i

Jack's tie to Lucian Taylor is one of the pressures that moves The Hill of Dreams—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Lucian Taylor (friendship): Jack is a friend from Lucian's past, representing a simpler, more carefree time. With Lucian Taylor (friendship): Jack is a friend from Lucian's past, representing a simpler, more…

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Character Web

4 connections

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LTLucian TaylorACAnnie's CousinMTMr. TaylorMDMrs. DixonJAJack

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Village and London Acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Rural Welsh Community

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

This is the story's dramatic climax because it depicts the protagonist's psychological collapse into a complet…

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Relationships

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