The Laughing Cavalier · Character
Van Does
A minor character, possibly a friend or associate, mentioned briefly.
minor
Also known as van Does
First appearance: xxvii thence to rotterdam
Van Does shows up with force in Dawn. The page is where that presence becomes real.
General in command of the forces; has his work cut out in the conspiracy.
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In Dawn: General in command of the forces; has his work cut out in the conspiracy. Later, in XLI: “Vengeance Is Mine”: Mentioned among…
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor Background Figures
- Main Plot Characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- 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 Van Does in xxvii thence to rotterdam