The Master of Ballantrae · Character
Alexander
A young relative or acquaintance of the Durie family.
minor
Also known as Mr. Alexander
First appearance: VI: Summary of Events During the Master’s Second Absence
Alexander shows up with force in VI: Summary of Events During the Master’s Second Absence. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In VI: Summary of Events During the Master’s Second Absence: Mr. Henry's son; becomes the object of excessive indulgence by his father,…
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- Minor Characters & Acquaintances
- Durrisdeer Household & Allies
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the psychological peak of the narrator's dread and the re…
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