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The Rise of Silas Lapham · Character

William

A relative or family friend of the Coreys mentioned in passing.

minor

Also known as Uncle William

First appearance: i

William's tie to Silas Lapham is one of the pressures that moves The Rise of Silas Lapham—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Silas Lapham (professional): William is a servant or employee in the Lapham household, attending to Silas's needs. With Silas Lapham (professional): William is a servant or employee in the Lapham household,…

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Character Web

7 connections

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SLSilas LaphamTCTom CoreyBHBartley HubbardMCMrs. CoreyILIrene LaphamWIWilliam

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Love triangle participants
  • Protagonist
  • Lapham family core

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Narrative arc

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See William in i