The House of Arden · Character
Sir Edward Talbot
A historical figure who appears in the children's adventures.
minor
Also known as Talbot, Edward Talbot
First appearance: Guy Fawkes
Sir Edward Talbot'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.
Reveals himself as the highwayman who won a wager by robbing the Arden jewels and hiding at the castle; praises Elfrida's courage.
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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 Rising action.
- 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
social · ambivalent
Sir Edward Talbot is a historical figure Elfrida meets during time-travel, with polite… How this plays out →
- Elfrida Arden
social · ambivalent
Sir Edward Talbot is a historical figure Elfrida meets during time-travel, with polite… How this plays out →
- Elfrida Arden
social · ambivalent
Sir Edward Talbot is a historical figure Elfrida meets during time-travel, with polite… How this plays out →
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