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The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. · Character

Balt Van Tassel

A farmer and relative of Katrina Van Tassel.

minor

Also known as honest Balt

First appearance: the legend of sleepy hollow

Balt Van Tassel first appears in 0035 the legend of sleepy hollow.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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