The House of Arden · Character
Uncle Jim
The children's uncle who is mentioned but rarely seen.
minor
Also known as James, Jim
First appearance: I: Arden's Lord
Uncle Jim's tie to Edred Arden is one of the pressures that moves The House of Arden—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as the children's father's partner, who died with him in South America.
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With Edred Arden (family): Uncle Jim is a relative who provides guidance and support to Edred. With Edred Arden (family): Uncle Jim is a relative who provides guidance and support to Edred. With Edred Arden (family):…
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- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Core Arden Household
- Protagonist
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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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- Edred Arden
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Uncle Jim is a relative who provides guidance and support to Edred. How this plays out →
- Edred Arden
family · positive
Uncle Jim is a relative who provides guidance and support to Edred. How this plays out →
- Edred Arden
family · positive
Uncle Jim is a relative who provides guidance and support to Edred. How this plays out →
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