The Return of the Native · Character
Sam
A local heath-worker and friend of the Cantles and Fairways.
minor
Also known as Samuel
First appearance: iii the custom of the country
Sam shows up with force in I: Tidings of the Comer. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Another furze-gatherer; joins in the conversation about Clym and Eustacia, noting they would 'look very natty' together.
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In I: Tidings of the Comer: Another furze-gatherer; joins in the conversation about Clym and Eustacia, noting they would 'look very natty' together. Later, in IV: Eustacia Is Led on to an Adventure: Another furze- and…
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- Other
Character groups
- Egdon Heath Community
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, the narrative climax occurs because Clym’s psychological recovery and newfound taciturnity are…
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- I: Tidings of the Comer
- IV: Eustacia Is Led on to an Adventure
- My Mind to Me a Kingdom Is
- II: The New Course Causes Disappointment
- III: The First Act in a Timeworn Drama
- VII: The Tragic Meeting of Two Old Friends
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