The Old Curiosity Shop · Character
Whisker
A showman who exhibits a performing pony.
minor
First appearance: xvii
Whisker shows up with force in XXII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The self-willed pony that dodged the family for an hour and three-quarters before being caught by Mr.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it captures the emotional and psychological peak of Kit’s despe…
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See Whisker in xvii