The Master of Ballantrae · Character
Jessie Broun
A local woman with a connection to the Master, causing scandal.
minor
Also known as Jess, Jessie
First appearance: IV: Persecutions Endured by Mr. Henry
Jessie Broun's tie to Mr. Henry is one of the pressures that moves The Master of Ballantrae—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A woman who had a child to the Master and later throws a stone at Mr.
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With Mr. Henry (social): A local woman who spreads malicious gossip about Mr. Henry, deepening his social isolation. With Mr. Henry (social): A local woman who spreads malicious gossip about Mr. Henry, deepening his…
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- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Characters & Acquaintances
- Durrisdeer Household & Allies
- Protagonist
- Master's Exile Companions
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Mr. Henry
social · negative
A local woman who spreads malicious gossip about Mr. How this plays out →
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social · negative
A local woman who spreads malicious gossip about Mr. How this plays out →
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Jessie Broun appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- I: Summary of Events During the Master’s Wanderings
- II: Summary of Events (Continued)
- IV: Persecutions Endured by Mr. Henry
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