The House by the River · Character
Gelert
A dog belonging to Isobel, mentioned in passing.
minor
Also known as Gelert of Isobel's
First appearance: xiii
Gelert shows up with force in Chapter XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Gelert is the protagonist of Stephen's poem, whose actions mirror Stephen's crime.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Community and Family Collectives
- Minor Local Families
- Byrne Household Staff
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where John Egerton,…
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See Gelert in xiii