The Lady of the Barge · Character
Sergeant-Major Morris
A military character with a minor role.
minor
Also known as Morris
First appearance: The Monkey's Paw
Sergeant-Major Morris's tie to Trayton Burleigh is one of the pressures that moves The Lady of the Barge—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The soldier who brings the monkey's paw to the White family and warns them of its dangers.
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With Trayton Burleigh (rivalry): Old military men with a simmering grudge from past disagreements. With Loo (psychological): Loo is the sergeant-major's long-suffering wife, often manipulated by him. With Trayton…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Community and Military Figures
- Local Adventurers and Prominent
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
This excerpt is the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of anticipation a…
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- Trayton Burleigh
rivalry · negative
Old military men with a simmering grudge from past disagreements. How this plays out →
- Loo
psychological · negative
- Trayton Burleigh
rivalry · negative
Old military men with a simmering grudge from past disagreements. How this plays out →
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See Sergeant-Major Morris in The Monkey's Paw