The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling · Character
The Stranger
Mysterious man who appears at key moments.
minor
First appearance: the history of tom jones a foundling
The Stranger shows up with force in In which our travellers meet with a very extraordinary adventure. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Man of the Hill, a reclusive old man who lives alone and walks by night.
The Stranger first appears in 0001 the history of tom jones a foundling.
In In which our travellers meet with a very extraordinary adventure: The Man of the Hill, a reclusive old man who lives alone and walks by night. He is feared by the country people and begins to relate his story to Jones.
Later, in In which the Man of the Hill begins to relate his history: The Man of the Hill, who narrates his own history of youthful folly, theft, and subsequent ruin.
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- Other
Character groups
- Central plot characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because the Man of the Hill reaches the emotional and psychological nad…
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The Stranger appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- In which our travellers meet with a very extraordinary adventure
- In which the Man of the Hill begins to relate his history
- XIV
- XV
- II
- XIV
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