The Laughing Cavalier · Character
Jakob
A young boy or servant, possibly in Haarlem, with limited role.
minor
Also known as little Jakob Steyn
First appearance: xx back again in haarlem
Jakob shows up with force in III: An Interlude. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The lantern-bearer ordered by Gilda to show the philosophers to her.
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In III: An Interlude: The lantern-bearer ordered by Gilda to show the philosophers to her. Later, in Brother and Sister: Mentioned as one of Gilda's servants waiting at the north door; also referenced as 'little Jakob…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Servants and Household
- Main Plot Characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Stoutenburg…
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See Jakob in xx back again in haarlem