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The Princess and Curdie · Character

Jabez

A minor character mentioned in the narrative.

minor

First appearance: xv derba and barbara

Jabez first appears in 0014 xv derba and barbara.

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TSThe ServantsPIPrincess IreneGWGwyntystormJAJabez

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Mystical and Corrupt Forces
  • Loyal and Corrupt Court
  • Allies and Antagonists

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because it marks the decisive reversal where the king, previously isolated and bet…

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