The Small House at Allington · Character
Hopkins
The gardener at the Great House in Allington, a loyal servant.
minor
Also known as Hopkins
First appearance: LIII: Loquitur Hopkins
Hopkins shows up with force in Valentine's Day at Allington. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Hopkins is the gardener who speaks to the squire about the family's move, but is sharply told to hold his tongue.
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In Valentine's Day at Allington: Hopkins is the gardener who speaks to the squire about the family's move, but is sharply told to hold his tongue. Later, in LIII: Loquitur Hopkins: Visits the Small House to express his…
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- Other
Character groups
- Allington Dale Family & Associates
- Extended Characters & Minor Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, the emotional peak occurs as Lily must definitively reject John Eames, forcing her mother to co…
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