The House of Arden · Character
Old Beale
The gardener at Arden House who assists the children.
minor
Also known as Beale
First appearance: i arden s lord
Old Beale's tie to Elfrida Arden is one of the pressures that moves The House of Arden—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Tells the children the sad tale of the earlier Miss Elfrida and her lost baby; he also informs them about the Tallow King and the impending sale of the Arden lands.
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With Elfrida Arden (social): Old Beale is a local servant or worker who interacts with Elfrida in the estate setting. With Elfrida Arden (social): Old Beale is a local servant or worker who interacts with Elfrida in the…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Historical & Supporting Figures
- Protagonist
- Core Arden Household
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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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- Elfrida Arden
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Old Beale is a local servant or worker who interacts with Elfrida in the estate setting. How this plays out →
- Elfrida Arden
social · positive
Old Beale is a local servant or worker who interacts with Elfrida in the estate setting. How this plays out →
- Elfrida Arden
social · positive
Old Beale is a local servant or worker who interacts with Elfrida in the estate setting. How this plays out →
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