The House of Arden · Character
Cousin Dick
A roguish Arden cousin whose mischief and nerve make him an unpredictable ally in the children's journeys through the family's past.
supporting
Also known as Dick
First appearance: v the highwayman and the
As a supporting figure in The House of Arden, Cousin Dick is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Appears in the past as a jolly boy who invites Elfrida to play ball in the garden.
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Cousin Dick brings a spark of trouble to the Arden chronicle — he is the kind of relative who acts first and explains later, and his high spirits cut against the solemnity of the historical settings. Yet his…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Core Arden Household
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because Edred and Elfrida reach an emotional peak of hopeful anticipation, believi…
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- Edred Arden
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Cousin Dick is a relative who shares adventures and camaraderie with Edred. How this plays out →
- Edred Arden
family · positive
Cousin Dick is a relative who shares adventures and camaraderie with Edred. How this plays out →
- Edred Arden
family · positive
Cousin Dick is a relative who shares adventures and camaraderie with Edred. How this plays out →
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