The Master of Ballantrae · Character
Dutton
A sailor or crew member on one of the ships in the narrative.
minor
First appearance: iii the master s wanderings
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With The Master (professional): A servant at Durrisdeer who is bribed or coerced into spying for the Master. With The Master (professional): A servant at Durrisdeer who is bribed or coerced into spying for the Master.
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Characters & Acquaintances
- Protagonist
- Durrisdeer Household & Allies
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- 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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- The Master
professional · negative
A servant at Durrisdeer who is bribed or coerced into spying for the Master. How this plays out →
- The Master
professional · negative
A servant at Durrisdeer who is bribed or coerced into spying for the Master. How this plays out →
- The Master
professional · negative
A servant at Durrisdeer who is bribed or coerced into spying for the Master. How this plays out →
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See Dutton in iii the master s wanderings