The Last Chronicle of Barset · Character
Mr. Dale
The uncle of Lily Dale and Bernard Dale, a squire living at Allington.
minor
First appearance: Down at Allington
Mr. Dale shows up with force in Down at Allington. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The old squire; hosts the Christmas dinner; speaks kindly to Grace, drinks to her parents, and teaches her about Pope Joan; described as a gentleman by Lily.
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In Down at Allington: The old squire; hosts the Christmas dinner; speaks kindly to Grace, drinks to her parents, and teaches her about Pope Joan; described as a gentleman by Lily. Later, in Showing How Major Grantly…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this chapter, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when John Eames, after years of unrequited love f…
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